C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case it comes from Grenfell Mission

it comes from Grenfell Mission in Labrador

with sticker

this young man seems wonderfully at ease

The flathead is 3/16" across

black button eyes

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case it comes from Grenfell MissionI'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.