Cast Iron River Boat Paperweight huge bowl and the gold painted border

and the gold painted border near the age remains pronounced--but I like how it has faded and darkened with age

I am guessing this piece is Native American

which is attached by brass screws at center

It measures 3ʺ in diameter and 4

I’d probably be inclined to frame this

Cast Iron River Boat Paperweight huge bowl and the gold painted borderJust a sweet old cast iron steamboat or riverboat, very heavy for its size so great as a paperweight, but also just set somewhere. It sits fine upright, though leans a little to one side. It is possible the surface of this piece was once painted, but the paint is long gone if so. It definitely fairly old but I haven't found its match, and don't know much about it. A pretty great little object though for sure! 2 3 4" long x 1 1 2" tall x 3 4" deep.