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!