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I recently bought a paper weight, which is a die cast (pewter?) 1932 Sedan on a plinth with Chevy Bowties and "Chevrolet Motor Company" cast into the base. They were given to dealers back in 1932, maybe as a sales award. These were originally mounted on a piece of hardwood, but mine is no longer mounted It's in beautiful condition, but is missing the hardwood base.

I plan to make a base for it, but I'm hoping one of you will have one with the original base and could send me some measurements and/or photos, so I can make an exact replica. I'm also curious as to what wood was used. I'm guessing mahogany?

Thanks in advance.

All the Best, Chip

I believe what you have is part of a calendar not a paper weight. It originally had a cover sheet and then individual calendar pages. I included a photo of the calendar without the pages

Thanks, Chipper! That is exactly what I have. I also understand from JYD that there is an article in the December 1985 G&D about this item. Since I don't have the original calendar, I plan to mount it on a nice wooden base and let it adorn my desk.

Thanks again for clearing this up.

All the Best, Chip