C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight Columbia University tobacco silk with relatively minor scratches

with relatively minor scratches

but appears to be an old one

one armored

Just a wonderful portrait I think

stands up on its own on its flat end

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight Columbia University tobacco silk with relatively minor scratchesI'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.