Rare 1899 POSITIVE Cast Iron Wood Seeder Planter

Description: Presented is this Rare POSITIVE Antique Seeder / Planter in wonderful, well-preserved, operating condition. Implement from an estate sale, displays like a 19thC Patent Model. Seeder constructed with wood shaft and handle with cast iron hardware and wheels. The Seeder operates by: first tilling the soil with its triangular rake; then seeds are inserted into the channel fastened along the wood handle's shaft; and lastly as seeds exit channel below they are pressed into the soil with its hammer remotely controlled from the wood lever stationed near top of the handle. Implement appears unused, having been in storage for many years. Wood has original crazed lacquered finish with hardly any wear and minor 2 inch surface check, hard to see in photos but worth noting. Seeder's wood shaft right side marked in gold lettering: POSITIVE Pat'd June 20, 1899 Seeder's wood shaft left side marked in gold lettering: DEPOSIT N.Y. Seeder's cast iron marked: (P)OSITIVE - (Please Note: Letter 'P' is Worn-Off) Patented June 20, 1899 Overall dimensions: Length 54" X Height 5" X Width 7". FAQs Please email any questions before bidding via eBay's 'Contact Seller' link. Seller will combine shipments where possible to save on shipping costs. We give a 100% unconditional, 14 day, bid price guarantee if item returned as shipped. Sorry, we do not give partial refunds. The Fine Print Please read; by placing a bid, buyer agrees to the following terms of this transaction: Buyer prepays order including shipping, insurance. Buyer charged actual shipping cost plus up to an additional $3.00 for Packaging and Handling; all items are carefully packed using RECYCLED PRODUCTS where possible to insure safe delivery while reducing shipping cost in an environment friendly way. Sorry, no local pick-up due to zoning regulations. Items regularly shipped from 1-3 days following payment clearance to confirmed eBay addresses only. Buyers with any post auction questions requested to contact us via eBay's 'Contact Seller' link. Feedback routinely reciprocated following completed transaction. Thanks.Please check our inventory for Unique Collectibles, Marine Antiques, Dive Gear, Cameras, etc. Posted with eBay Selling for iPhone

Price: 350 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-04-16T20:52:05.000Z

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