1910 Maple Tree Taps

This collection of 1910 Maple tree 'Spiles' are for tapping Maple trees to collect the sap for making Maple Syrup. They have a cross at the back where they are hammered into the hole that would have been pre drilled in the tree. There is a hollow channel for the sap to run down and a hook for the bucket to hang under the tap/spile. They are made out of a metal that has rusted to give a 'Vintage Look' patina. Because of the rust, theae are for decoration only and should not be put in a tree. Our Father found and collected these because he was making Maple Syrup and found the history of it interesting.