New Key Ring~Made from ANTIQUE 1913 Patent Vermont SOULE Maple Syrup Tap/Spile~Great Gift!
  • Beautiful KEY RING FOB made from a vintage maple syrup tap... also called a spile or spout
    • These have become quite rare... even here in Vermont!
  • Marked SOULE.. research suggests they it was made by George H. Soule  using his 1913 patent
    • Has a winged inlet, bucket hook, top eye, and an open channel spout
    • Source: Maple Spouts, Spiles, Taps & Tools by Hale Mattoone  
  • The tap came from an old sugar bush in Vermont and were used for years to tap the sap from maples trees... which was boiled down to make maple syrup
  • Authentic antique... beautiful vintage patina from age and use
  • Unique, attractive, and practical!
    • The tap measures 3" long
    • Comes with a 1" key ring... can easily be changed to a larger one to accommodate a larger number of keys
  • Attractively packaged in a clear bag with a bow and tag that explains the history of the spile
  • Perfect Vermont memento to commemorate a birthplace, a trip, or a special event
  • Unique gift for so many special occasions... birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, anniversary, Christmas, and more!
  • We have a few of these key rings available... you may not receive the exact one in the photo, but it will be very similar 
  • Please feel free to ask for additional information or photos 

    We have many other items currently listed, including vintage maple taps and sap buckets (plain, stenciled, and painted)... please take a look… we will gladly combine the shipping… thank you!