Clenched Fist, Antique Bronze Paperweight cast pewter and I do believe she

and I do believe she is quite an extraordinary one

There is what appears to be a bit of a burn to the surface of the piece at lower right

Frame fits a photo of up to 3 3/8" x 5 1/2"

with some variation in exposure

Clenched Fist, Antique Bronze Paperweight cast pewter and I do believe sheHard to resist a good hand, and this one, bronze, has a great presence and weight and resolve to it; no fuss, just right. The image of a hand gripping a scroll or bar was a common one during the Victorian era generally associated with ideas of fortitude and resilience, but also I believe more specifically with pro freedom and or anti slavery movements, symbolizing the strength required to "break chains" or "uphold liberty." I have not dug deep into