Sculptural Oregon Iron Log Splitting Cone yellow dog which frames her toothy smile

which frames her toothy smile especially nicely

with a some wear and a couple of rough spots on the rim of the handle near where it meets the bristles

The figure to me has a bit of the feel of Adam in the Garden of Eden

000 years ago

Sculptural Oregon Iron Log Splitting Cone yellow dog which frames her toothy smileWhether or not anyone buys them, I'll keep accumulating parts and tools like this one that I find super satisfying, and think they would look very beautiful lined up together like sculptures on a shelf. This is a log splitting cone, also known as a "grenade," and to my eye the combination of form, color and surface make it a pretty striking thing. Plus, it's got a great weight and feels excellent in the hand. 6 1 4" t x 3" diameter at base, solid cast