Late 19th Century Hog Splitter maple table This item features squared-spindled legs

This item features squared-spindled legs and plain wooden drawers pulls to match the rest of the piece

The ashtray is not original but fits in the stand

This particular quantity is a rare find as most similar items are the smaller 1 quart capacity

Exhibits signs of wear including rust and scratches

but appears to work

Late 19th Century Hog Splitter maple table This item features squared-spindled legsAntique cast steel hog, or beef, splitter. In the simplest terms, this is a cleaver and sledgehammer hybrid. This piece was used by butchers to, quite literally, split entire hogs. Its sharp edge ensured a clean and even cut, while its 12 lb weight was required to generate enough force to cut through the large quantities of flesh and bone. This particular piece is tamped with "A CUNNINGHAM", which turned up no results so it may be a mark of ownership