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Ca. 1900 Adirondack Guide Paddle

A monthly favourite of mine, the current items (April) at the CherryGallery.com features a circa 1900 Adirondack Guide Boat Paddle with an interesting spined grip. This seems quite different from the circular "lollipop" grips seen commonly in this unique paddle design




Adirondack Guide Boat Paddle
This maple guide boat paddle has a roll-top handle with a prominent center ridge, and a gracefully tapered blade.
Circa 1900
5" w, 70.5" h