Arts & Crafts Era Hand-forged Iron Horse Boot Scraper antique wooden apples I believe--have so much grace

I believe--have so much grace and character

7 1/8" l x 1 1/8" w x 7/8" d

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

though I haven't managed to remove the hook from its "bracket

as the entire lot weighs about 8 lbs

Arts & Crafts Era Hand-forged Iron Horse Boot Scraper antique wooden apples I believe--have so much graceFrom 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