It was listed by Mark Seabrook Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
.... Rag rugs made this way have many names, such as clippies, stobbies, clippers and peggies.....in Northumberland they are called proggy mats and were often made for more utilitarian use such as by the back door, their pile hiding dirt well. The prodder has a gentleman with a beard decoration to the top of the prodder and the hook is part of a birds head and beak.....in excellent condition and very tactile.
English C1780-C1820.
Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.
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18thc / 19thc Antique Metalware Brass Rug Prodder & Hook. English C1780-c1820.
