Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail ornamental box one happily still with an

one happily still with an adventurous looking tiny figure standing inside

nice old panel

Swarthmore College and the Art Students League of New York

with the leather sewn to either edge

Manufactured by Swift Instuments

Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail ornamental box one happily still with anMy guess is that this was made for carrying a candle around, but I'm not entirely sure. Definitely 19th c. if not earlier, hand forged of iron. I love it as a sculptural thing, with that tail, perfectly shaped for a finger to wrap itself around, making a really beautiful line. Lovely. 4 3 4" l x 2 1 4" t. 1 5 16" across interior of ring; 1 9 16 across exterior of ring. Good antique condition. Sturdy and sound and not shedding flaking.