A Good Quality Victorian Dark Patinated Cast Iron Paperweight in the Form of a Ladies Hand c.1870-80 sub-Art & Sculpture Reputed for its intelligence and

Reputed for its intelligence and playful

Width: 150 cms / 4

Although we are unsure of the specific ground that needed repairing

or perhaps leather

She leans a little to one side

A Good Quality Victorian Dark Patinated Cast Iron Paperweight in the Form of a Ladies Hand c.1870-80 sub-Art & Sculpture Reputed for its intelligence andOrigin: English Period: Late Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1870 80 Height: 5 Width: 2. 5 Base Diameter: 1. 5 (all at extremities) The good quality dark patinated cast iron novelty desk or paperweight, finely modelled as a dainty female hand to a bejewelled lace cuff, having a cabochon ring to the index finger and on a circular base, survives from high Victorian England. In very good condition, the piece has expected wear and a lovely dark and