Trio of Forged Iron/Steel Rings painting of woman on stage and I imagine it may

and I imagine it may indeed have been done as an illustration for a book or publication about sea creatures

It begins with an introduction--"First of All"--noting that "art is the finest way of doing anything" and discussing materials

And dates to the late 19th century

5 1/2" x 3 7/16"

until now--and am even more smitten

Trio of Forged Iron/Steel Rings painting of woman on stage and I imagine it mayJust satisfying things for setting or stacking or using for all sorts of purposes, with plenty of irregularity and some surface rusting adding color. I think probably these were made as hitching rings. From smallest to largest: 3 1 4" diameter; 3 1 2" d' 3 7 8" d.