Beautiful, Satisfying Mid 19th C. Solid Iron Blacksmith's/Jeweler's Anvil unique painting I'd think the one on

I'd think the one on the right is meant to be a dove

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

as it is double sided) listed separately

inset (recessed) into the bottom

Beautiful, Satisfying Mid 19th C. Solid Iron Blacksmith's/Jeweler's Anvil unique painting I'd think the one onMy 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