Late 19th Century Cast Iron Butcher's Rack Crest Hartford Fire Pipe is functional in that

Pipe is functional in that air can flow through it

34" W x 34" D at base

edge-glued maple top with a salvaged cast-iron pedestal originally used to support shop equipment

the only exception was the preservation of dogfish for educators

Late 19th Century Cast Iron Butcher's Rack Crest Hartford Fire Pipe is functional in thatc. 1880s 1910s; (likely) Bernard Gloekler Co. Pittsburgh, PA Cast iron butcher's rack crest in the form of a standing cow, originally designed to mount at the top of a butcher's rack or meat display stand. Molded with simple but weighty detail, the figure exhibits a flat back with casting voids and a central mounting socket below the base rail. Cast iron retains an unpainted surface with an even rust patina from age. The mounting socket is intact. 8"