Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail modern abstract drawing Latches open easily and lock

Latches open easily and lock tight

"  Perhaps it was used for combing small bits of fleece very very very finely

Photos do no justice to this one

1 Box of twenty 8 3/4" x 7 5/8" "Small Parquetry Designs I"

but I believe in the holiness of this

Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail modern abstract drawing Latches open easily and lockMy 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.