19th Century French-Style Wooden Hay Fork (Pitchfork) Created From Espalier

  
19th Century French-Style Wooden Hay Fork (Pitchfork) Created From Espalier. Approximately from 1890, this style of pitchfork is crafted through carefully growing a single tree into the fork shape desired-a process which can take up to a decade.

This method of fork crafting is called espalier, or controlled growth. This practice spans centuries back to artisans in the Middle Ages in France and Belgium.

Own a piece of history or add to your rustic or farmhouse decor! Minor wear expected of age.