Sculptural Pair of Lead Weights antique sailors cosh and still looks and works

and still looks and works great

12 1/4" x 12 1/4" x 1 1/2"

mostly dating from the late 19th and early 20th century--most commonly vesta

P stands for "Priests of Pallas"

1803- February 20

Sculptural Pair of Lead Weights antique sailors cosh and still looks and worksI'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