Hand-carved 1903 Anchor Plaque newfoundland with some light scratching to

with some light scratching to the surface of the lacquer

Below the top eye holes are a second pair of cutouts backed by hide pockets

but would certainly love to see it put to use

It was my grandmother's

but this whale design I believe was by far the loveliest

Hand-carved 1903 Anchor Plaque newfoundland with some light scratching toWhether one lives by the sea or in the middle of the country, I think this finely hand carved wooden shield shaped anchor plaque makes for a pretty wonderful thing to hang on the wall, signifying adventure as well as safe harbor. It's just beautifully done, with the rope carved in the round as it snakes across the top of the anchor, and then this field of pin prick like marks outlining the year of its making, I assume: 1903. Really striking hung and