{"product_id":"clenched-fist-antique-bronze-paperweight-1","title":"Clenched Fist, Antique Bronze Paperweight","description":"\u003cp\u003eHard 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, \u003cspan\u003esymbolizing the strength required to \"break chains\" or \"uphold liberty.\"\u003c\/span\u003e I have not dug deep into that, but certainly a nice way to look at this now. And with this nice wide base, that grasping gesture feels very anchored. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 3\/8\" t x 2 5\/8\" w; base 2 1\/16\" d.  One piece, solid brass I believe, substantial as an object, very good antique condition, nice patina, nice presence. Photos shot with several times magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"critical EYE Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47866931577086,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/5022\/1382\/files\/IMG_5714_655c5aab-0c38-4238-b1c1-c286ecbac632.jpg?v=1771982448","url":"https:\/\/www.criticaleyefinds.com\/products\/clenched-fist-antique-bronze-paperweight-1","provider":"critical EYE Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}