{"product_id":"19th-century-cedarburg-wire-nail-factory-cast-iron-nail-heading-block","title":"19th Century Cedarburg Wire \u0026 Nail Factory Cast Iron Nail Heading Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e1880s-1900s; Cedarburg Wire \u0026amp; Wire-Nail Factory - Cedarburg, WI\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid cast iron nail heading block used in the production of cut and early wire nails, hand-painted on the side \"CEDARBURG NAIL.\" The rectangular block features two aligned rows of blind holes in graduated sizes, designed to accept nail shanks while the exposed end was struck to form the nail head. Wear patterns within the holes show consistent iron-on-iron impact, indicating sustained shop use rather than demonstration or display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCedarburg's Wire \u0026amp; Wire-Nail Factory operated along Cedar Creek and is documented in late-19th-century illustrations and photographs as part of the town's early industrial infrastructure. Tools like this heading block would have been essential bench-top equipment in nail production, allowing small factories and mill-adjacent shops to efficiently head nails in multiple gauges. The hand-painted identification reflects practical shop labeling common in shared or multi-station industrial environments.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows uniform surface oxidation, edge rounding, and interior hole wear consistent with prolonged use. No cracks or structural defects observed. Paint remains legible with expected loss and abrasion.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n7\" W x 2\" D\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - C-18799 - 012326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43035532165163,"sku":"C-18799","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/28fad46b-ca7f-56d7-92cb-ff5044582fe2.jpg?v=1769635557","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/19th-century-cedarburg-wire-nail-factory-cast-iron-nail-heading-block","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}