Beautiful Antique Iron Rake-Hoe Head Yosegi 1870s or so I believe

1870s or so I believe

super simply made then so carefully and lovingly punch decorated to frame the watch it once would have held

with this copy printed in 1857

On the back of each card is an explanation of each

pine I believe

Beautiful Antique Iron Rake-Hoe Head Yosegi 1870s or so I believeSuch a beautiful form, looking rather like a creature on four spindly legs holding up a sign, or, the other way, like a body with antler or antenna, arms raised and legs spread. I believe it is an antique iron garden "rake hoe" head, c. late 19th century, I believe by its scale for a hand held tool; by the early 20th c. these more typically divided into two separate tools. Striking now hung on the wall; the round opening at center is also just the