Graphic, Satisfying Old Iron Something (Stove Part?) 1920s folk art portrait There is one small chip

There is one small chip to the glaze on the interior bottom

The Letter V: Represents: Mastery

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)

and the Corcoran Gallery

11" x 6 7/8" overall

Graphic, Satisfying Old Iron Something (Stove Part?) 1920s folk art portrait There is one small chipI'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.