C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight Columbia University tobacco silk A lovely gift for him

A lovely gift for him or her

And on the other side

12 years old

with the single flower

Just a wonderful portrait I think

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight Columbia University tobacco silk A lovely gift for himI'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.