British Lead Cutter
£625.00
This lead cutter, made by Robert Mole of Birmingham, was popularized in 1870 Victorian Britain as a strength training tool. Soliders would perform cutlass drills with the weapon to build up strength.
It was also used for feats of strength at fairs, including cutting through cast lead sheets and poles, which gave it its name
A few nicks to the edge of the blade, but it is otherwise in excellent condition with no movement in the handle or guard