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Found these out thrifting. They are about 3 ft tall. These are hand carved and free standing. The tops have a metal ring, to attach something to? Some sort of stand to display something? Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

No idea but I love a good mystery!

 

They look like pole screens, but missing the screen.

 

Poles to put a rope or chain in between i would think.
Like these...

 

stanchions

 

They would need to have weighted bases to be stanchions I think.

 

For pro usage yes. For simple (home) use not (light rope).
The ropes are contra weight for each other. And wider foots help too.
Look at other wood versions.
https://www.istockphoto.com/nl/foto...st-with-blue-rope-indoor-gm497153074-78969547

Ok. Not for sure. But it was my first thought and i think a reasonable option.

 

I like the pole screen idea..

 

They are actually 2 ft tall, made a mistake.

 

They made table top pole screens too, for ladies to shield their faces from fires to stop them having a red face which was a no-no at the time.

 

And because a lot of makup was done with grease or wax, and you didn't want the wax or grease to melt!

 

Fun fact, freeze or melt!

 

I have similar that are store display window stands. Any clothing item on a hanger slipped through the metal loop. I have a variety of heights - other taller/shorter stands go in front or behind to max usage of window space.

 

These might work for that if the object hung was light enough. They'd be tippy otherwise.

 

That sounds right to me, makes sense. Are any of yours carved? I would love to see a pic of yours.

 

Mine are in storage but will try to get some pics for you asap.