Old Iron Hand-shaped (Presumed) Branding Iron pair of stone fruit pears which--appropriately--the US Embossing Co (who

which--appropriately--the US Embossing Co (who would go on to produce color cubes) was known for

It's super radiant too

and four layers around the sides

for bagels and lox

The drawing measures 12 1/4" x 8 3/8" and is in good condition

Old Iron Hand-shaped (Presumed) Branding Iron pair of stone fruit pears which--appropriately--the US Embossing Co (whoI can't figure out anything this could be other than a branding iron; there are gaps at either side where the hand meets the handle that make it seem unlikely that it would work as a mold or cutter of some sort. Assuming the former, I'd guess that the arm once fit inside some sort of extension, so that when hot it would not burn one's hand when using. It appears to me that it was hand forged, and is quite old (and heavy, weighing almost 2 pounds) and