Cast Iron River Boat Paperweight huge bowl I found this piece at

I found this piece at an estate sale in Kansas City at a mansion loaded with many fine antiques

and the gold painted border near the age remains pronounced--but I like how it has faded and darkened with age

I’d probably be inclined to frame this

construction details

Also included are his study notes

Cast Iron River Boat Paperweight huge bowl I found this piece atJust a sweet old cast iron steamboat or riverboat, very heavy for its size so great as a paperweight, but also just set somewhere. It sits fine upright, though leans a little to one side. It is possible the surface of this piece was once painted, but the paint is long gone if so. It definitely fairly old but I haven't found its match, and don't know much about it. A pretty great little object though for sure! 2 3 4" long x 1 1 2" tall x 3 4" deep.