Primitive Form Iron Strap Bound Chopping Block c.1880 jar We start with a raised

We start with a raised top which conceals a secret drawer accessed by sliding the top plate sideways

Our God is depicted here with seaweed for hair

Echoing the period’s fascination with trompe l’œil art

hence Flora’s centrally parted hair is interlaced and woven with a crown of abundant roses

portraying 'The Three Ages of Man'

Primitive Form Iron Strap Bound Chopping Block c.1880 jar We start with a raisedA wonderful, tall primitive formed and iron strap bound rustic English Chopping Block. c. 1880 In original residual grey blue paint, with fabulous huge cut tree trunk slab top with four supporting peg legs. The larger size of this piece would make it an ideal occasional table, side table or sculpture stand.