Sculptural Pair of Lead Weights mid-century tool and one very small surface

and one very small surface scratch to his hat

Widely exhibited and collected

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All of my research suggests that this very fine example--referred to as a blackjack

Sculptural Pair of Lead Weights mid-century tool and one very small surfaceI'm not totally sure what these were made to be used for perhaps something related to fishing? but I think they're very beautiful things, each weighing a pound. I thought they would make great paperweights, easily lifted by their loop handles to move from one spot to another, but just great small sculptures wherever one puts them. I think they're quite nice together so am selling as a pair. Each measures 4 5 8" t x 2 7 16" in diameter. Excellent