C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case black button eyes

black button eyes

with sticker

The flathead is 3/16" across

which are amplifying my desire for a wonderful old wooden desk across the surface of which I'd spread out all manner of vintage desk accessories

this young man seems wonderfully at ease

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case black button eyesI'd never seen one of these before, c. 1900, cast of iron I believe, and satisfyingly heavy handy, indeed, for holding down a big pile of papers. I love it for the font and of course for the word handy a good thing to have on hand, and in hand and perfect amid a collection of hands! 3 3 4" x 1 3 8" x 5 8" and in good antique condition. Looks like it may have once had a sort of brass finish, which shows here and there.