Curious Cast Lead Knight (or Peter Pan?) Meerschaum View detail photos for a

View detail photos for a sense of the amazing surface on this old tramp art "crown of thorns" cross

Good condition with a nice patina and a nice weight

Late 19th or 20th century I would guess

and has a bit of a sheen to it

1957-1998) from Oldsmar

Curious Cast Lead Knight (or Peter Pan?) Meerschaum View detail photos for aI have no idea the origins of their strange fellow, who immediately made me think of Peter Pan, though I'd guess he was meant to be a knight. He's made of lead and has one hole in his back which I'd guess screwed to something, perhaps making him a bookend or a doorstop? I especially like him in silhouette, looking reverent and surreal and a bit Sphinx like to me, and he would certainly make a good bookend or doorstop just as he is. 8 1 8" t x 3 5 8" w