C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case The head attaches to a

The head attaches to a post and can be removed and turned

Manufactured and distributed by Walcutt-Kelly Co

but I do know if came from Ethiopia

I've got a special weakness for renderings of children with their beloved pets

a largely self-taught artist who established a pottery studio and gallery in the basement of a Greenwich Village brownstone during the depression

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case The head attaches to aI'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.