Old Cast Iron Cat on Wall Mounting Arm (Presumed Bell Hook), With Lost Tail! functional sign who I believe is meant

who I believe is meant to represent the Goddess of Hope--making this a bit of a good luck charm I would say

I purchased her from am estate in Chelmsford

a symbol of vitality and prosperity in China

Are the posted signs warning of "The Evil Eye of the Daughters of Eve" and "Satan's Mischief" the commentary/zealotry of the sender

Old Cast Iron Cat on Wall Mounting Arm (Presumed Bell Hook), With Lost Tail! functional sign who I believe is meantYes, this old cast iron cat lost its tail, but with that face, and wonderfully arching back too, who cares?! Wall mounting at one end and with a curl for a hook at the other, I believe it was likely made to hang a bell from at an outdoor entry which it could do now, or a plant, or just inside the door could be the hanger for all one's keys with a spare set dangling from its tail! Original paint visible on the face, including terrific green eyes, and