Arts & Crafts Era Hand-forged Iron Horse Boot Scraper antique wooden apples 7 1/4" long x 1"

7 1/4" long x 1" wide x 3/4" deep

When I first saw this piece I immediately thought of Australian Aboriginal paintings with their stunning dot patterns

I just learned from an Instagram friend that this carefully drawn bug is in fact a louse

how nice to have this giant

I believe--have so much grace and character

Arts & Crafts Era Hand-forged Iron Horse Boot Scraper antique wooden apples 7 1/4" long x 1"From what I have been able to learn, I believe this wonderful horse shaped boot scraper is Arts & Crafts era, dating to 1920 or so. I just love the form, which feels a little bit Etruscan and a little bit Scandinavian, too, and with the fabulously curled tail reminiscent of early wrought iron railings and gates and handles. This hand forged boot scraper was definitely used, showing plenty of rusting and erosion, which makes me love it more. There are