It certainly feels rather mythological
Many of those sales derived from the processing of all the parts of the animal—“everything but the squeal”—making such products as glue
Perhaps it was once part of a tablecloth decoration
in good shape structurally and not fragile
One very well done glued repair to a clean split--noticeable only upon close inspection
This is NOT An Order, Happily Non-commanding/Undemanding Old Raised Text Copper on Wood Print Block flint striker It certainly feels rather mythologicalThis delights me. THIS IS NOT AN ORDER. Like, this is not a command, this is just a suggestion ultimately, it is up to you. I am sure it was originally used to stamp non order invoices at a company of some sort, but found now, out of context, it seems just right for stamping everywhere as anedote to authoritarian proclamations! 4 5 8" l x 3 8" x 7 8" d. Very good condition, copper I believe, on wood. Earlyish 20th century. Excellent font.