VINTAGE/ANTIQUE RUG OR CARPET WIRE BEATER TITLED “THE BATWING BEATER “. This is a SUPER rare find in such MINT pristine condition! I have not come across another with the inked stamp label so intact. Looks as if it were produced yesterday! The wooden handle has no cracks or splits with only minor wear, if any at all! The wire is structurally sound with wire tightly twisted and NO rust. Great piece of primitive Americana art for decoration or use. Made by the Johnson Novelty Co by tompany in Danville, Pennsylvania. It is stamped with Pat. A vintage painted green handle Batwing Rug Beater. Modern farmhouse and industrial decorating sometimes feature antique tools and utensils as wall decor or wall hangings. They can be arranged with other unique vintage items or can be hung alone. The Batwing Beater would also be a nice accent piece in a corner or display in a large basket with other items. The ideas and uses are endless for making this antique wire beater a statement piece in your home. Size is approximately 28-1/4″ high by 9″ wide at widest point with a 1 inch diameter handle. This aging adds to the character of the piece. You won’t find another quite like it. Really a special timepiece antique.
