Antique 1909 STRICKLER Hay Trolley Complete Matching A-B-C Set w Vintage Rope For Sale

For sale is an exceptional, museum-quality piece of Wisconsin agricultural history: a 100% complete, factory-matched 1909 Strickler Open-Throat Hay Trolley system. Originally manufactured by the Strickler Hay Tool Company in Janesville, WI, this local barn find has been beautifully hand-restored to showroom condition.Why This Specific Set Commands a Premium:Most antique trolleys found today are missing critical components or pieced together from separate barns. This is a true, consecutive, factory-matched A-B-C assembly from the exact same historical foundry run:Chassis Frame Side 1: Factory Stamped "A 77" (With crisp, raised "STRICKLER" and "PAT'D AUG 10 1909" lettering)Chassis Frame Side 2: Factory Stamped "B 77" (With crisp, raised "JANESVILLE WIS.")Center Drop Pulley: Factory Stamped "C 77" (Extremely rare to find intact and matching)The Rope: Threaded with its original, heavy-duty 5-strand vintage manila hay rope. The end has been neatly locked down using a beautiful, custom copper-wire sailor's whipping technique for a striking accent.Restoration Quality:Professionally hand-cleaned to remove over a century of barn grime and rust scale while strictly preserving the authentic, historic patina. No heavy sandblasting or cheap black spray paint was used. Sealed with a smooth, deep oil-rubbed bronze finish that protects the iron and makes the stamps pop. All internal rope sheaves, swivels, and track wheels turn freely.Perfect For:High-end cabin stagers, luxury rustic home decor, industrial kitchen island lighting installations, unique fireplace mantle statement pieces, or functional tracking hardware for premium sliding double-barn doors.Pickup Details:Due to the substantial weight of this solid cast iron rig, this item is for Local Pickup Only. Cash preferred. Located in Vernon County, WI, near Yuba. Willing to coordinate a convenient meetup in the surrounding areas (Hillsboro, Richland Center, or Viroqua). if you can't pick it up message me and we can figure out shipping, but it'll have to be at your expense. I've not weighed it or calculated shipping of any kind. For a serious buyer, though, I would be willing to.

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