SOLD Solid Bronze Hand with Ring and Cuff, Lovely Large Victorian Paperweight bird with base A1--set out there

A1--set out there

though it could certainly be used that way

or even some variation on charades

and a nice gift for a favorite co-worker or schedule keeper

but this one appears closely in keeping with traditional Thanka mandala

SOLD Solid Bronze Hand with Ring and Cuff, Lovely Large Victorian Paperweight bird with base A1--set out thereThis hand is a totally different thing than the Victorian hand shaped brass clips one often sees: much larger, very substantial, solid bronze I believe, and with a smooth, flat back, such that it rests flush on the the surface a tabletop in a very believable (and quite lovely) way as if a real hand just resting there. And I must say it feels very calming and comforting as it does! Late 19th century I believe, solid, heavy, really a nice object. 6 5