Huge Folk Art Lobster Claw Face! Moakley vase published by Hachette & Cia

published by Hachette & Cia in 1869

from beautifully rounded bottom to finely detailed little finial on top

the hand is bright shiny gold in color and made of cast metal

sturdy and sound

Huge Folk Art Lobster Claw Face! Moakley vase published by Hachette & CiaOh the weird and wonderful things people have made! I think of painted lobster claws like this as coastal New England's answer to British vertebrae bone painted in the likeness of John Wesley. I believe this huge hand painted claw likely dates to the early 20th century, and, found in Maine, would guess that is likely where it originated. Really, who doesn't need one of these?! 11 1 8" l x 4 1 2" t x 2 3 8" d and in great condition. It does not seem