Antique Wooden and Leather Saddle Maker's Vise momento With its handy loop handle

With its handy loop handle on the lid

probably in the 1970s or 80s

terrifically beautiful

3” diameter at base

This charming little brass box

Antique Wooden and Leather Saddle Maker's Vise momento With its handy loop handleAnother curious tool, which I think is just a beautiful object Id hang on the wall. I believe it is an old saddle makers vise it would have been attached to a bench with a lever below, which the harness maker would press with their foot to clamp the jaws of the vise onto the piece of leather, freeing up their hands for sewing or trimming the leather. The leather strap that allows the vise to open widely or pull closed is still in good shape, it is