Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail modern abstract drawing 1 Box of twenty 8

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

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

where the silver of the tin shows through

two small holes along left edge

but I believe in the holiness of this

Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail modern abstract drawing 1 Box of twenty 8My 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.