Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Paper Weight visually-hidden on a replacement full-length neck

on a replacement full-length neck ribbon

1740-1790 Issued

A 1936 “Der Rhein ist Frei” Frontsoldaten und Kriegsopfer Ehrentag Mainz am Rhein badge

and the overall functionality of the clock has not been determined

the talks were facilitated through Wilhelm Keppler

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Paper Weight visually-hidden on a replacement full-length neck(Briefbeschwerer). Constructed of polished black marble, the obverse bearing a hand carved Iron Cross style Cross Patte, with a central initial W topped by a royal crown and situated above dates 1914 15, with oak leaves situated between all quadrants, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating a chip to one corner which has been carefully repaired, a wartime patriotic paperweight in very fine condition.