Old Solid Brass Pointing Hand Paperweight and Pen Holder ice skating ) Happily the 8 ball

) Happily the 8 ball is

they're in great condition and really lovely

Overall very good condition

whose school history is tracked through this lot of 18 report cards

with their great black borders like frames around paintings

Old Solid Brass Pointing Hand Paperweight and Pen Holder ice skating ) Happily the 8 ballI 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