Sculptural Oregon Iron Log Splitting Cone yellow dog but then he's good

but then he's good

The figure to me has a bit of the feel of Adam in the Garden of Eden

fabric lined box

It bears some resemblance to the birds produced by Stangl Pottery in the mid-20th century

The balance still works great to point up

Sculptural Oregon Iron Log Splitting Cone yellow dog but then he's goodWhether or not anyone buys them, I'll keep accumulating parts and tools like this one that I find super satisfying, and think they would look very beautiful lined up together like sculptures on a shelf. This is a log splitting cone, also known as a "grenade," and to my eye the combination of form, color and surface make it a pretty striking thing. Plus, it's got a great weight and feels excellent in the hand. 6 1 4" t x 3" diameter at base, solid cast