Antique Wooden and Leather Saddle Maker's Vise momento In addition to extensive commissioned

In addition to extensive commissioned sculpture for public and private spaces

probably in the 1970s or 80s

Fortunately

It is made of a cotton warp (revealed as the red fringe at either end) and wool weft

Antique Wooden and Leather Saddle Maker's Vise momento In addition to extensive commissionedAnother curious tool, which I think is just a beautiful object Id hang on the wall. I believe it is an old saddle makers vise it would have been attached to a bench with a lever below, which the harness maker would press with their foot to clamp the jaws of the vise onto the piece of leather, freeing up their hands for sewing or trimming the leather. The leather strap that allows the vise to open widely or pull closed is still in good shape, it is