Late 19th Century Hog Splitter maple table Vintage catalog with 15 pull

Vintage catalog with 15 pull drawers

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

but is no longer available for purchase as new

Exhibits signs of wear including rust and scratches

but appears to work

Late 19th Century Hog Splitter maple table Vintage catalog with 15 pullAntique 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