19th C. Large School Slate with Jointed Corners wooden tiles this limberjack is meant to

this limberjack is meant to be female

and no wonder

with "On its Merits" pictured at the bottom of the front and a very kindly horse

Constructed of two pieces of wood--one for the handle

I believe it is silver plate and is in very good condition

19th C. Large School Slate with Jointed Corners wooden tiles this limberjack is meant toA beautiful old school slate because I can never resist a beautiful old school slate! Gorgeous patina to the wood of frame, carved wooden pegs at the jointed corners, traces of old writing across the surface of the slate, equally lovely from both sides, and with plenty of years left in it should one with to hang it in the kitchen, say, to write " to do's" or the groceries list on. With holes at the center of short sides for threading with a string to