C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case The flathead is 3/16" across

The flathead is 3/16" across

from what I can tell

which are amplifying my desire for a wonderful old wooden desk across the surface of which I'd spread out all manner of vintage desk accessories

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

C. 1900 Cast Iron HANDY Paperweight folk art clock case The flathead is 3/16" acrossI'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.