Satisfying 19th Century Tin on Wood Carpet Stretcher with Orange Painted Back instructional drawing which is both gorgeous and

which is both gorgeous and unusual

1 1/2” t x 3/4” w and in very good antique condition

and some roughness to the interior lip (not visible when closed)

The diagonal lines carved into the eyes make it feel especially as if staring straight at

and to me feeling full of life

Satisfying 19th Century Tin on Wood Carpet Stretcher with Orange Painted Back instructional drawing which is both gorgeous andI believe this is a late ish 19th century carpet stretcher. I just love it as an object. The carpet stretchers I have seen of this sort have rows of teeth; here instead a sharp but lovely six petal flower pattern stretched across its surface and nailed to the wooden support, with a perfect orange painted reverse. A satisfying thing. 10 7 16 x 6 7 8 including iron loops x 5 8 thick. Very good antique condition.