Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail ornamental box and watercolor) on lined paper

and watercolor) on lined paper and in very good condition

but I rather think all the better for it

one happily still with an adventurous looking tiny figure standing inside

but imagine it would shine up some if desired

whose family I've found

Very Old Hand-forged Iron Ring with Gestural Tail ornamental box and watercolor) on lined paperMy 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.