On offer is a rare and unusual antique glass advertising paperweight featuring promotional material for the P. Barrow Company, a historical ship chandlery and purchasing agency based at 208 Jackson Street, Tampa, Florida. This vintage desk piece beautifully combines form and function, and is a standout piece of early 20th-century American maritime advertising.

Encased inside the clear glass block are two miniature dice and a printed card with the company’s full contact information, serving both as an advertisement and a charming curiosity. Uniquely, the underside of the paperweight is mirrored, giving it extra visual flair and helping to reflect the interior contents when viewed from different angles.

Measuring approx. 4.25 inches long, 2.75 inches wide, and 1.25 inches deep, the paperweight is in good condition overall, with minor surface scratches and wear to the mirror, consistent with age. The print remains clean and legible, and the dice add a fun, collectible touch.

📌 Key Features:

✅ Original antique advertising paperweight – P. Barrow Company, Tampa, FL
✅ Encased printed business card and two small dice
✅ Mirrored underside – Reflective and decorative
✅ Heavy clear glass construction – Classic mid-century American style
✅ Approx. 4.25″ x 2.75″ x 1.25″ – Perfect desktop size
✅ Good condition – Minor wear, no chips or cracks
✅ Ideal maritime, advertising, or ephemera collectible

⚓ About the P. Barrow Company

The P. Barrow Company operated as ship chandlers and purchasing agents, supplying goods and services to vessels in port—an essential role in America’s growing maritime and industrial economy. Based in Tampa, Florida, a key Gulf Coast shipping hub, the company would have catered to merchant fleets and naval interests alike. Items like this promotional paperweight were used both as advertising tools and as keepsakes for clients and business partners.

Perfect For:

✔️ Collectors of vintage paperweights and advertising memorabilia
✔️ Nautical and maritime enthusiasts
✔️ Lovers of mid-century American office décor
✔️ Florida history collectors
✔️ A unique, quirky gift for vintage lovers

This is more than just a paperweight—it’s a slice of American shipping history, preserved in glass and filled with character. A conversation starter and display piece for any desk, shelf, or curio cabinet.

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📦 Don’t miss out on this rare and unusual glass advertising paperweight – a must-have for collectors of vintage Americana.

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