This double-sided cast iron TIME magazine newsstand paperweight is a relic from the golden age of print media, when magazine vendors needed something sturdy to keep their stacks from flying away on a windy street corner. Measuring 8 inches long by 2 inches high and 7/16 inches thick, this solid hunk of metal is both functional and visually striking.
The design is simple yet bold: raised, embossed letters spelling "TIME" stand out against a slightly recessed, textured background, all framed within a thick border. The cast iron has aged beautifully, showing a mix of original paint remnants, surface rust, and the natural patina of decades in the elements.
Distributed to vendors in the first half of the 20th century, this piece would have been a fixture at bustling newsstands, sitting atop stacks of TIME magazines, ensuring they stayed put against sudden gusts or passing traffic.
This double-sided cast iron TIME magazine newsstand paperweight is a relic from the golden age of print media, when magazine vendors needed something sturdy to keep their stacks from flying away on a windy street corner. Measuring 8 inches long by 2 inches high and 7/16 inches thick, this solid hunk of metal is both functional and visually striking.
The design is simple yet bold: raised, embossed letters spelling "TIME" stand out against a slightly recessed, textured background, all framed within a thick border. The cast iron has aged beautifully, showing a mix of original paint remnants, surface rust, and the natural patina of decades in the elements.
Distributed to vendors in the first half of the 20th century, this piece would have been a fixture at bustling newsstands, sitting atop stacks of TIME magazines, ensuring they stayed put against sudden gusts or passing traffic.
