Vintage Wood Grenade Cast Iron Splitting Wedges

Add a touch of rugged, industrial history to your shelves with this pair of vintage cast iron wood splitting wedges. Originally designed as "Wood Grenade" or star-shaped splitting tools—engineered with a conical, four-flanged shape to blast logs apart in multiple directions—these heavy iron pieces have been given a second life as striking decorative bookends. Finished in a textured matte gold paint, they retain their authentic work-worn character while offering a sculptural, brutalist aesthetic.

Each wedge features the embossed patent marking. They have been finished with green felt on the bases, making them ready to safely hold up your heaviest hardcovers without scratching your furniture. Solid, heavy, and unique, they are perfect for a mantle, bookshelf, an industrial-style loft, or a workshop space.

Measurements (approximate - rounded to the nearest quarter inch):
3lbs 13 oz (each)
7 inches in height
3 inches in width
3 inches in depth

All sales are final so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions prior to purchase. Other objects found in the listing photos are for decorative use only and not included in this purchase.

VINTAGE & ANTIQUE
Vintage and antique items are pre-owned and aged goods. In most cases, we do not clean or polish any items that come into our shop. Once you remove an item's traces of age and patina it's not something you can reverse, so we leave those activities up to the buyer. We do not disassemble found art from their frames unless it is necessary to differentiate a print from an original piece of art. Vintage prints purchased from this shop could originate from any print media (e.g., magazines, books, photographs, art prints, etc.). We try our best to describe items accurately and disclose any and all flaws and imperfections. Please refer to pictures as a visual description. We want to make sure you are happy with your purchase so, please do not hesitate to ask any questions you may have prior to checkout.

SHIPPING
As much as possible, we utilize recycled shipping boxes. The box you receive your item in may show signs of wear and pre-use.

PHOTOGRAPHY
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