Stuart Brothers, Philadelphia Blank Book Ledgers Antique Advertising Paperweight mid-century portrait and was also known as

and was also known as Girard Mfg

especially those that that possess such a wonderful sense of the humanity of their maker

Importers of Paprika and Spices at 1577 First Avenue (Corner of 82nd St

1920s-30s I would guess

Stuart Brothers, Philadelphia Blank Book Ledgers Antique Advertising Paperweight mid-century portrait and was also known asCan't resist a nice old ledger, in hand or as a graphic on an an old paperweight! I've been paying some attention to old advertising paperweights of late, a nice thing to collect I think, especially when featuring iconic sorts of period products. And what a beauty of a big red "blank book." Advertising Stuart Bros. Company of Philadephia, 412 14 Market Street, and produced by Brams Paperweight Co, Pittsburgh, 1892. 4" x 2 5 8" x 1". Very good antique