Lot 528: Two Vintage Circular Sieves or Riddles
This lot comprises two vintage circular sieves, also known as riddles, typically employed for sifting soil, compost, or grain. The first sieve features a traditional bentwood rim, likely ash or elm, with a woven wire mesh screen. The second sieve is constructed with a metal rim finished in green paint and an inset wire mesh base. Neither item displays visible manufacturer marks or patent dates. The wooden sieve carries a modern orange adhesive label with the handwritten number 528-. These utility wares are characteristic of mid-20th-century garden and agricultural tools.
Condition report:
Both items are in used, vintage condition. The wooden sieve shows signs of age-related weathering, minor splitting to the wood, and surface staining. The metal sieve exhibits noticeable areas of surface rust and corrosion, primarily on the interior rim, alongside significant paint loss. The wire mesh screens on both sieves are intact but display surface oxidation and minor structural distortion from use.
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