Antiques
19th-Century Nail from Thoreau's Birthplace
- Item Number
- 169
- Estimated Value
- 100 USD
- Sold
- 50 USD to dff682972
- Number of Bids
- 10 - Bid History
Item Description
There is some of the same fitness in a man's building his own house that there is in a bird's building its own nest.
- Henry David Thoreau, Walden
Late 19th-Century nail from Henry David Thoreau's birthplace. This nail was used in later renovations after the house was moved on the farm.
As a carpenter's nails are divided into wrought nails and cut nails; so mankind may be similarly divided. Little Flask was one of the wrought ones; made to clinch tight and last long.
- Herman Melville, Moby Dick
Purchase of this item supports Thoreau Farm Trust (TFT) and the preservation of Henry David Thoreau’s Birthplace.
Item Special Note
Winning bidder responsible for pick-up in Concord or for shipping charges.
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