Curious Tightly Wrapped Layers of Lead Foil Ball (2 lbs) Charles Littlefield is about the most charming

is about the most charming thing I can imagine

with no chips or notable flaws that I can see

You know I love Spencerian calligraphy--all those birds and flourishes and beautiful lettering--but what makes this especially special

I continue to be smitten with 19th c

4" long x 2 1/2" tall x 7/8" wide

Curious Tightly Wrapped Layers of Lead Foil Ball (2 lbs) Charles Littlefield is about the most charmingI love this thing, found at my favorite family owned cabinet of old wonders and curiosities sort of a shop in New Hampshire this week. It is solid, and heavy, and was made it appears by wrapping one scrap of lead foil over another, again and again. I have no idea its origins, but presume made by a worker regularly using lead foil a plumber or electrician or ? Feels like it has a good bit of age to it and it really quite a beautiful, sculptural,