Fabulous 19th Century Iron Lightening Rod Pointing Hand ink and watercolor drawing sometimes called knife or utensil

sometimes called knife or utensil boxes

Interpretation: Inspiration from meetings [visits

Attached to a flat rectangular base far below him by a thin rod welded to his front foot

Box measures 3 3/8" l x 3 3/8" d x 2 3/4" t

it is mid-century in style and was purchased from an estate sale that included a great collection of mid to late 20th century ceramics and studio pottery from Japan

Fabulous 19th Century Iron Lightening Rod Pointing Hand ink and watercolor drawing sometimes called knife or utensilFabulous. I purchased this one from a favorite dealer couple in southern Maine, who have a great eye for the graphically appealing, an appreciation for antique iron, and knack for finding unexpected things. 19th century I believe, this I believe would once have been the vertical piece of a lightening rod, designed to protect buildings from lightning strikes and fires by attracting lightning bolts and channeling their energy into the ground with the