Gorgeous Heavy 20 inch Fat Iron Chain silver box then trimmed

then trimmed

and I think this is a pretty iconic one

as there is another layer of brown hair peeking out at the back of his neck

I think they make really terrific small objects for display--with a handy loop for hanging overhead

Gorgeous Heavy 20 inch Fat Iron Chain silver box then trimmedThis is not my typical sort of find, but this old iron chain is simply gorgeous, and I could not not bring it home with me. It weighs about 3 1 2 pounds, and the iron is a really rich charcoal black, in spectacular condition; to me, it reads as pure sculpture. It's definitely got age, showing some wear where the links overlap, just right. I'm not sure what its original use would have been, but certainly it would hold a great weight. Just shy of 20"