Beautiful Old Wood and Steel Chopper royal copenhager and tail wrapped snake-like around

and tail wrapped snake-like around its front paws

terra cotta with a bit of a pinkish tone

I am not certain of the age

but is still pretty neat

Beautiful Old Wood and Steel Chopper royal copenhager and tail wrapped snake-like aroundAbout as beautiful an old chopper as I've seen, and clearly a much used one, with the wood darkened and edges softened from the hand or many hands that have used it. Forged steel blade, and square nails holding it in place, and lots of years of use left in it. I might be inclined to hang it on the kitchen wall, but it feels mighty nice to hold. 6 5 8" x 3 1 2" x 1 1 16". Very good, beautifully worn antique condition. The blade could use some