1920's - 1930's RH Co. (Reading Hardware) Bronze Lizard Paperweight This small bronze lizard paperweight is marked RH Co. which stands for the Reading Hardware Co. that was started in the 1800's. Reading Hardware was known for its excellent bronze and brass hardware that decorated homes in the 19th and 20th century. This lizard paperweight measures just 4 inches long and was a promotional piece that the company put out... it is hard to date and could be from the late 1800's and as recent as mid-century 1900's. It is in excellent condition with no issues and looks as if it has never been polished.