{"product_id":"antique-french-coffin-scythe-whetstone-holder","title":"Antique French Coffin (Scythe Whetstone Holder)","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn antique French carved wooden coffin — the belt-hung case a mower used to carry his whetstone while cutting the hayfields. Hollowed from a single piece of wood (monoxyle) in a tapered, horn-like form, with a pierced lug for hanging from the belt.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDuring haymaking the mower stopped every half hour or so to hone his scythe with a wet stone; the coffin was filled with vinegar-water and a little damp straw in the base to keep the precious sharpening stone moist between passes. These were everyday tools of rural French farm life before mechanised harvesting arrived in the early 20th century. A wonderfully sculptural piece of treen that stands or lies beautifully as a primitive object.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFor historical context the last image depicts a man in a field with scythe, when looking closely you can see a coffin attached to his belt hanging from his waist. \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEstimated Origin: France\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePeriod: 19th–early 20th century\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMaterial: Carved wood (treen), monoxyle\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCondition: Honest condition consistent with age and heavy field use — expect a dry, weathered surface, splits and shrinkage cracks, old nails, and some insect flight holes. A characterful primitive antique. Sold as a characterful decorative antique — please review all photos as part of the description.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eApproximate Measurements: 10.2\" x 3.1\" x 2.8\" (26 x 8 x 7 cm)\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Atelier Martire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53224094269776,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/8135\/4576\/files\/IMG_5108.jpg?v=1783116427","url":"https:\/\/ateliermartire.com\/es\/products\/antique-french-coffin-scythe-whetstone-holder","provider":"Atelier Martire ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}