an old ink blotter(?)

[Viddy]

I found this at an area of old foundations from the early 1900's. It is very heavy, as if iron or lead. You can see the size of it beside a quarter. The bottom of it is flat and rounded and when it sits flat, it rocks. Looks like 2 metal ears on the top. I thought it might be:
an ink blotter?
an old stamper?
the 3 small things on the side almost look like an 'artillary shell emblem'.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance, as usual!

 

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[Bryanhashemi]

old ink blotter or "rocker" would also be my guess. Found alot thats similiar but couldnt find any with your style handle But i think thats what it is

 

[mical66]

very interesting find there

 

[bigfoot1]

Just a guess but it is constructed so,"over code"for ink.Perhaps metal shaping tool.vice mounted...