Beautiful, Satisfying Mid 19th C. Solid Iron Blacksmith's/Jeweler's Anvil unique painting When I found this little

When I found this little clay fertility doll I had no idea quite what she was or where she came from

Of Bridget his bride

as it is double sided) listed separately

And the two “hooks” are significantly heavier than the rest

" This is not one of those

Beautiful, Satisfying Mid 19th C. Solid Iron Blacksmith's/Jeweler's Anvil unique painting When I found this littleMy knowledge of tools is limited, but I believe this would have been used by a blacksmith doing fine work, or a jeweler, and I guess the pair of wonderfully snake like recessed forms at the top represent hooks or perhaps clasps that would have been forged on it. Lettering was pressed into the sides in the form of two "X"'s a bit hard to read, but I can make out something along the lines of Dasteel. I find it just a very satisfying and sculptural