Beautiful Hand-forged and Rasped Presumed Farrier's Tool with Two Files, Hook, and Blade wold and ram Not expertly carved

Not expertly carved

as if the bird is hovering over or just lifting off of the water

with two of the largest one featuring an arched door on one side

with strong black ink writing and very bold color

great antique condition--sturdy

Beautiful Hand-forged and Rasped Presumed Farrier's Tool with Two Files, Hook, and Blade wold and ram Not expertly carvedI believe this hand forged and rasped iron tool was made for a farrier's use with the rasped areas on either side used for filing a horse's hooves; the extended, arched blade, with one quite sharp edge, used for shoeing; and the hooked short end as a pick. I'm no expert on hoof care, but I do believe that's what this is, and a very custom, antique example. If without horses around to care for, one could use it, say, as a letter opener, with those