Late 19th Century Hog Splitter maple table but appears to work

but appears to work

This item features squared-spindled legs and plain wooden drawers pulls to match the rest of the piece

5"D x 51"H

A vintage ceramic cigarette holder/ashtray

Late 19th Century Hog Splitter maple table but appears to workAntique cast steel hog, or beef, splitter. In the simplest terms, this is a cleaver and sledgehammer hybrid. This piece was used by butchers to, quite literally, split entire hogs. Its sharp edge ensured a clean and even cut, while its 12 lb weight was required to generate enough force to cut through the large quantities of flesh and bone. This particular piece is tamped with "A CUNNINGHAM", which turned up no results so it may be a mark of ownership