Cast Iron Dolphin Paper Weight
Item Number: 332
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
This cast iron dolphin is both functional as a paperweight and decorative as an object. The simple shape expertly captures the animated dolphin in motion. It is an excellent addition to anyone's desk or bookshelf, and as it comes in a box, perfect as a gift, too.
Specifications:
Cast iron
4â
"(L) x 1½"(W) x 1"(H)
Whitish spots on the surface are called "white rust", a common finishing technique to give the surface character
Made in Japan
Who Makes It
Sumitani Saburo ShÅten was founded in 1939 in Takaoka, Toyama prefecture, where copper casting has been a major industry over 400 years. Using the technology and experience in copper casting, Sumitani Saburo ShÅten creates a wide variety of household and decorative items using iron, aluminum, tin and brass.
Special Instructions
The winning bidder may pick up the items at the Center during normal business hours, or arrange shipping via U.S. Mail at standard industry rates at the winning bidder’s expense. All items must be claimed within 1 month of notification. Unclaimed items may be placed back up for auction with no refund to the winning bidder. Please feel free to call us at 415-567-5505 with any questions.