A very early hand-forged crate or barrel top branding iron that simply reads "MARGARET'S BAY N.S.". It does not appear the branding head has been damaged or altered at all -- I suspect the maker could not draw the iron out any thinner or longer -- it is nearly a foot long as it is, so the maker simply eliminated the "ST." from St. Margaret's Bay to keep it less than 12". A neat and unique item.

Dimensions: 11.75"x1"x34"