The size is 5 1/4" long and 1 1/2" at the widest, and it shows the advertisement well. Just the perfect thing to advertise the  "GREGG BUSINESS COLLEGE * TWIN FALLS, IDAHO" "M.S. HOOVER, MANAGER" The handle is wood, and the shine doesn't show very well in the scan. You really should hold it in your hand to see how nice it is. It has NOT been polished, just left in the collection to enjoy. No exact age, but it is old! Questions, email me.We SUPER pack everything for a safe delivery through the Postal System.