Lot 140 - Grouping of Four Antique and Vintage Wood-Handled Meat Cleavers Including Simco U.S.A. 2503 Faint embossed markings on the

Faint embossed markings on the back appear to include a mold number and "Germany

printed at the dawn of the 19th century

The photo depicts a forlorn looking bearded man with an incredibly faint outline of a woman embracing him from behind

Album exhibits typical wear with some photos loose

listing company officers

Lot 140 - Grouping of Four Antique and Vintage Wood-Handled Meat Cleavers Including Simco U.S.A. 2503 Faint embossed markings on theGrouping of four antique and vintage meat cleavers, all with wood handles. One cleaver has a three rivet handle and a blade stamped "9," "SIMCO," "U. S. A.," and "WARRANTED." Another has a three rivet handle with a hanging hole in the blade. A third has a single rivet handle with a bolster cap. The fourth has a turned and ringed handle with a hanging hole in the blade. All blades show surface rust, patina, and wear from use. Handles show general wear