Old Solid Brass Pointing Hand Paperweight and Pen Holder for the bathroom on the underside of the

on the underside of the lid

which I believe dates to the 1840s or so

graceful ribbon-like tentacles trailing behind them

with a patch of wheat before her

I've gotten to where I think there is nothing I like more than drawings like these

Old Solid Brass Pointing Hand Paperweight and Pen Holder for the bathroom on the underside of theI really love this old hand holding a ball between two fingers just as an object to set anywhere, but realized it was probably made as a paperweight + ink pen holder, as there is an opening on one side of the ball, just large enough to stick the tip of a pen or pencil inside. Wonderful patina, terrific weight (solid cast brass I believe) and great details, including a ring on the middle finger. Late 19th c. or so I would guess. 3 3 4" l x 2 1 4" w x 7