Late 1800s Cast Iron Butcher's Rack Crest - Cow Motif weapons 25" dia and 3" H

25" dia and 3" H

The chair is sturdy and ready for decades more use

Originally this display folded open

1900s - 19101s

It exhibits moderate dusting

Late 1800s Cast Iron Butcher's Rack Crest - Cow Motif weapons 25" dia and 3" Hc. 1880s 1910s; (likely) Bernard Gloekler Co. Pittsburgh, PA Cast iron butcher's rack crest in the form of a standing cow, originally designed to mount at the top of a butcher's rack or meat display stand. Molded with simple but weighty detail, the figure exhibits a flat back with casting voids and a central mounting socket below the base rail. The surface retains a timeworn patina of oxidation and darkened metal, consistent with early 20th century