C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight Columbia University tobacco silk And on the other side

And on the other side

Jobe who painted it

with the single flower

stands up on its own on its flat end

I have to think this concrete arm is a remnant of an outdoor statue

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight Columbia University tobacco silk And on the other sideI'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.