Antique Hand-Forged Rose Head Stone Splitting Wedges –19th C Quarry – Set of 7
USD 66.99 USD
Specifications
| Size Type/Largest Dimension | Small (Up to 14in.) |
| Type | Metal & Ironwork |
| Signed | Signed |
| Date Of Creation | Pre-1800 |
| Original/Reproduction | Original |
| Style | Americana |
| Material | Wrought Iron |
| Region Of Origin | New York City |
| Maker | Signed |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
These are authentic quarry and stone mason tools, used to split granite, bluestone, and brownstone by driving them into pre-drilled holes with a sledge. The rose-head crowns were intentionally forged to withstand heavy impact and prevent cracking — a hallmark of early blacksmith work.