GEODE ART SCULPTURE IDENTIFICATION! PLEASE HELP!

[antiquemaster203]

Hi Everyone!

I recently purchased this item at an estate sale and cannot identify the artist.   The piece weighs 1 LB 9.4 OZ and measures 6 3/4 Inches X 6 Inches X 2 3/4 Inches.  I believe it is some time of scale depiction with a geode in the center??  The bottom is signed (please refer to photos).  Any help would be greatly appeciated!

Thank you,

Frank

[melda58]

It looks like a cigarette lighter to me. 

Rita

[antiquemaster203]

Hi Rita,

I can see what you are describing...interesting perspective!  I have tried for hours to identify the piece with no success!  Someone out there must know!  PLEASE HELP!