Vintage paperweight bronze. Felted back. Medical society NY

this is an amazing bronze paperweight in really nice preloved condition. from the medical society of new york state, organized in 1807. staff of aesculapius, a branch surrounded by snake, refers to the son of Apollo in mythology who was a great healer. it's a representation of the practice of medicine. in ancient greece a rooster was believed to ward off evil spirits for good health. also, doctors were sometimes paid in poultry, interesting 🤔 see pictures for details and measurements and condition other items are display only