SOLD Solid Bronze Hand with Ring and Cuff, Lovely Large Victorian Paperweight bird with base though it could certainly be

though it could certainly be used that way

Some wear to the surface (printed pattern) of the cloth visible in a few spots

painted on a box carved of ivory

like a rainbow

fabulous urn of flowers watercolor on reverse

SOLD Solid Bronze Hand with Ring and Cuff, Lovely Large Victorian Paperweight bird with base though it could certainly beThis 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