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The STD. Fanning Mill CO. Number 32 Fanning Mill

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 650.00 USD
The STD. Fanning Mill CO. Number 32 Fanning Mill
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Provided for bidding in this lot is an early No. 32 Fanning Mill, produced by the Standard Fanning Mill Co. out of Minneapolis Minnesota. This Fanning Mill is believed to be Circa 1880 -. The mill features a wooden chassis, hand painted floral accents and stencil work, as well as nine additional sifters. Fanning Mills were used to remove straw, chaff, stones, and other debris from various types of grains, these mills were a huge advancement over winnowing. The Fanning Mill is marked on both sides with "The Standard" as well on the lower drum "The Standard No. 32 - Manufactured by The STD. Fanning Mill CO. - Minneapolis MINN". The gears of the mill are seized. The mill is in fair overall condition, harboring heavy patina on the metal components, and fading paint. The mill measures approximately 46 3/4" tall, 51 3/4" wide, and 44" deep.