Old Hand-forged Horseshoe Shaped Branding Iron with Carved Wooden Handle bee transport box there is not sawdust spilling

there is not sawdust spilling out

What to make of this figure

There are small nubs on opposite sides of the vessel to which a handle likely once was attached

which in this case I think just enhance it

Rabbinical and Samaritan alphabets

Old Hand-forged Horseshoe Shaped Branding Iron with Carved Wooden Handle bee transport box there is not sawdust spillingI always look at old branding irons when I come across them, but haven't been able to commit to one simply bearing someone's initials, which is what one most often sees. I do really love a good luck horseshoe, though, so this one sold me immediately, and with a nice carved handle still on it too, which in my experience is pretty rare to find. Definitely well used, and with a great form, grip and super smooth surface on the handle. 14 7 8 l x 3 1 4 t x