Late 19th Century Butchers Rack Crest by Brecht thermodynamics This vase measures 10" in

This vase measures 10" in diameter with a standing height of 9

and isolated cracking visible in several sections

resulting in a piece that shimmers with both texture and color

From the late 19th into the early 20th century

No structural instability noted

Late 19th Century Butchers Rack Crest by Brecht thermodynamics This vase measures 10" inc. 1890s; Gus V. Brecht Butchers Supply Co. St. Louis, MO Exceptional cast iron butcher shop rack crest featuring a dramatic western livestock scene in high relief. The centerpiece depicts a charging bull pursued by a mounted cowboy, both cast with remarkable detail and mounted atop a sweeping arched rack. At center is the original raised manufacturer's plaque reading "GUS. V. BRECHT B. S. CO. MANUFACTURERS ST. LOUIS, MO." The rack retains numerous