Late 19th Century Hog Splitter ansonia The WEC's covers have split

The WEC's covers have split from the binding and there are dog-eared pages

while the base measures 7" x 5"

The overall dimensions of the chairs measure 20

8"W x 10"H

Late 19th Century Hog Splitter ansonia The WEC's covers have splitAntique 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