Antique Twisted Wire Rug Beater with Wood Handle

An antique rug beater featuring a four-loop head made of heavy-gauge twisted wire. The wire extends into a long, tightly twisted shank that is set into a turned wooden handle. The wire shows a dark, aged patina with areas of surface oxidation. The wooden handle exhibits wear consistent with age and use, including some minor splitting at the base where the wire is secured. Circa late 19th to early 20th century