Graphic, Satisfying Old Iron Something (Stove Part?) 1920s folk art portrait On the reverse is a

On the reverse is a note that the subject was/is believed to the be "James Homestead Molton-Boro" which I believe refers to Homestead of James French (1845-1919)

but which do not seem to go all the way through the wood

and so making this feel like an apt portrait of life itself

The frame is in good shape and wired on the back for hanging

Graphic, Satisfying Old Iron Something (Stove Part?) 1920s folk art portrait On the reverse is aI'm not quite sure the original function of this, though this perhaps once part of a stove. I just thought think it a great object and a graphically satisfying thing now, good hung on the wall, with a bit of a clock face aspect about it, evincing a infinite loop. Would make a good structure for a wreath of lights too! Nice silvery surface to the iron. 1 7 16 x 10 7 8 x 9 16 and in very good, nicely aged condition.