Hydraulic-Press Brick Co. brick paperweight

Object/Artifact

National Building Arts Center

Hydraulic-Press Brick Co. brick paperweight

Brown clay brick paperweight, with a felted green bottom and labelled with the HPB logo and information.

Name/Title

Hydraulic-Press Brick Co. brick paperweight

Description

Brown clay brick paperweight, with a felted green bottom and labelled with the HPB logo and information

Use

Promotional object, used for the purpose of advertising the company, to commemorate an event, or to show appreciation to employees of the company.

Collection

Promotional object displays

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century, 20th Century

Place

State/Province

Ohio

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Either made in Zanesville, OH or Ironspot, Roseville, OH

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

Front-face of paperweight, around the square divot

Transcription

"Ohio, Ironspot"

Language

English

Material/Technique

Inscribed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Paperweight

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Getty AAT

Concept

brick (clay material)

Dimensions

Height

9 cm

Width

9.6 cm

Depth

9.7 cm

Parts

Count

Parts

Brick paperweight

Materials

Material

Brick

Material Notes

Dark clay brick

Colors

Color

Brown, Green

Color Notes

Green only on bottom

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Type

Flaking, Delamination, Yellowing

Date Examined

Jul 15, 2026

Examined By

Elena Marshall

Surface

The green velvet/velour layer on the bottom of the paperweight has lifted and crumbled off of the surface, leaving patchy green flocking. The HPB label also has some yellowing or discoloration and possible water damage.

Create Date

July 15, 2026

Update Date

July 18, 2026