Vintage Hickory Children Ski Poles Antique Ski Poles:Antique Children Ski Poles - Red and white racing

-       Red and white racing stripes

All wood including the baskets

This is the style creel we would see being used as decor for a cabin mantel display

Hickory downhill ski poles

Vintage Hickory Children Ski Poles Antique Ski Poles:Antique Children Ski Poles - Red and white racingAntique Childrens Ski Poles c. 1930's, 20th Century Wood, leather, metal 33" tall, 4" basket diameter Vintage Winter Hickory shaft with the 'bark on', rattan and leather baskets. Grips are blue leather strapping in good condition. Single poles were used until about 1910 and made of a hardwood (hickory, willow, oak, etc.) to be sturdy and strong push sticks. In the 1920s, bamboo shafts became popular because they were lighter weight and still strong.