{"product_id":"cast-iron-receipt-holder-bill-spike-with-decorative-base","title":"Cast Iron Receipt Holder Bill Spike with Decorative Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore receipts went into an inbox, apparently they went onto a spike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis antique cast iron receipt holder features a tall metal spindle rising from a heavy square base decorated with a raised circular scrollwork design. Four holes at the corners of the base suggest it could originally have been mounted to a counter or desk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese utilitarian spikes were used in shops, offices, restaurants, and other businesses to keep receipts, order slips, invoices, or notes together throughout the day. Today, it makes a wonderfully industrial little piece of business history and an unusual desk accessory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base measures approximately 2 inches across, with the spike standing roughly 6 inches tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique used condition with substantial age-related patina, oxidation, surface wear, discoloration, and accumulated wear to the cast iron and spike. The spike remains pointed and should be handled carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExactly the sort of object that makes you wonder how many transactions it witnessed before someone finally decided paper spikes were perhaps not the safest filing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Antique Dealer's Daughter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67602969165898,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/7893\/9722\/files\/20261001_163227.jpg?v=1790905272","url":"https:\/\/antiquedealersdaughter.com\/products\/cast-iron-receipt-holder-bill-spike-with-decorative-base","provider":"The Antique Dealer's Daughter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}