Wonderful Old Iron Milking Stool with Star Cutout and Fantastic Surface antique american eagle with an all-over pattern of

with an all-over pattern of hairline cracks in the surface of the lacquer as well some chips particularly around the edges

incised with the WK mark on the underside

one sword bared and rifles slung over shoulders

surely bringing good luck

with his hands around his face

Wonderful Old Iron Milking Stool with Star Cutout and Fantastic Surface antique american eagle with an all-over pattern ofA charmer of an old milking stool, very early 20th century I believe, the form of which is perfectly suited for milking indeed, with a bit of a pitch to the seat, allowing one to get right up under those udders! But of course what sold me is the spectacular surface, white paint on iron, which has aged to yield a pattern reminding one quite a bit of a black and white speckled cow:) And then this charming star cut out on the little shelf below, making