This is an rare Hay Roller for a barn from the early 1900s. Estimated Retail Value $250 - $300.  Our price is $250.  

This item was turned upside down and rolled across a beam in the barn.  It was moved back and forth with a rope.  Hay was hooked using the claw like item in the other picture, hoisted off the wagon, slid into the barn,  then hoisted up to the second story of the barn - all in one steady motion.  Still hard work but much easier than carrying each bale of hay up a stairs or ladder to the lofts.  These are very rare.  I have not come across one in quite some time.  You don't see these very often and this one is a very rare one and in excellent condition.  This is a nice primitive that is very collectible.  

Call Holly Hill Antiques 804-695-1146 or call the comments line at GLO-Clips and tell us if you ever used one of these.  For more What is its - visit www.hollyhill.biz.