Tool, Ice Harvesting
Ice pike, Hancock, MA
Description
Ice pike. Knob ended long wooden handle, which transitions from circular to rectangular cross-section. Attached to rectangular end are two forged iron spikes; one is straight and other is bent slightly more than 90 degrees. Iron ring wrapped around spikes and handle. Spike have triangular cross section.
Notes
For more on the Shakers' harvesting of ice, see blog post: https://shakerml.org/ready-cool-milk-broth-necessity-ice/