Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail ornamental box Swarthmore College and the Art

Swarthmore College and the Art Students League of New York

but I rather think all the better for it

nice old panel

though I'm not entirely sure all from the same set

Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail ornamental box Swarthmore College and the ArtMy 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.