I found this at a flea market, and the seller had no idea what it was. It intrigued me. Does anyone know what it is?
At first glance, it seemed like nothing more than an unusual antique. Small enough to fit comfortably in the palm of a hand, crafted from metal, and covered in the subtle wear of age, it appeared to be the kind of object someone might discover in an old drawer, at a flea market, or tucked…