American, early 19th century, hand-wrought iron stay chain hook, coiled snake form with nice patina and retaining areas of red polychrome, the threaded terminals complete with square nut, unmarked.

10 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.

The Estate of the late Dr. Larry Southworth, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Good estate condition, polychrome loss.