Antique Union Shield Escutcheon Plate (for Door Latch) old wooden dominoes and there is an iron

and there is an iron hook near the front

and super sculptural

Very early 20th century I believe

His head measures about 3" wide

Antique Union Shield Escutcheon Plate (for Door Latch) old wooden dominoes and there is an ironI'm finding myself drawn to antique emblems of America of late, I think clinging to an optimistic idea of America that seems to rapidly slipping away. I know that this antique shield was made as the escucheon for a door latch. (Now, seems like a good thing to hitch the dog leash to!) I find those incised stars (each one slightly different from the next) and hatched lines really beautiful. And a gorgeous patina too. Heavy for its size, I though at