An 18th Century American Pewterer's Tool - SOLD

This tool came from the same lot as the others and originated in Rhode Island. It dates from the 18th century and measures 21 1/2" long.

Note the loop end. This is a burnisher. This was originally polished to a very high shine and when pressed against the fresh ridges on the surface of a piece of pewter turning in a lathe, this smoothed the surface to a high luster.