Another (Larger) 19th Century Hand-forged Iron Heart Quilting Clamp grand jeu It measures 16"x20" and definitely

It measures 16"x20" and definitely has some age to it

I believe it dates to the late 70s or early 80s

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pointing instead to another American icon: apple pie

I think it's just the right size as found

Another (Larger) 19th Century Hand-forged Iron Heart Quilting Clamp grand jeu It measures 16"x20" and definitelyBefore the holidays I was up in Maine for a show and purchased a hand forged iron heart quilting clamp and a couple of old handmade saws from a dealer who always has interesting things, which I believe all came from one collection. Then last weekend I returned to the same spot, and that dealer had added this one (and a few other treasures, too) to his stock. This one is a little larger, and the screw runs the full length of the clamp looks to me like