Mended and Mended and Mended Again, Very Much Loved 19th Century Wooden Carrier decorative iron not at all noticeable when

not at all noticeable when laid flat

and appears to have creatively constructed from a mix of found parts

this is just product of lighting

who used to specialize in old tools

1845-1906 of Sedgwick

Mended and Mended and Mended Again, Very Much Loved 19th Century Wooden Carrier decorative iron not at all noticeable whenPerhaps not everyone will appreciate the beauty of this, but I love an object that has had it life extended many times over, one repair after another layered on top of the last. Photos give a good sense here, including of the original fat dovetailed corners of this carrier, and its wonderfully shaped original high rising handle. Over time, pieces added to extend over splits, nails reinforcing older nails, metal strips extending across the bottom to