Vintage Ink Blotter.  Davies Sales & Engineering Company Railroad Equipment and Accessories New Orleans, LA.
Advertises "Frogs, Switches, Crossings, Guard Rails, Guard Rail Clamps, Rail Braces, Guage Rods, Locomotive Springs, Car Springs, Journal Box Lids, Malleable Castings, Brake Heads, Strutts, ETC
Lock Washers, Malleable Washers, Wrought Washers, Matherial Handling Equipment, Chain Hoists, Overhead Cranes, Angle Bars, Track Drills, Rail Benders, Car Replacers, Bumping Posts, Car Stops." 
Check out the 4 digit phone number! 
From the estate of a former railroad executive.  I have more RR items from the same estate sale.
CONDITION:  Vintage.  Good for its age.  Has some discoloration and soiling.  Has some corner bumping, and one crease.  USED as a blotter- there's ink on the back (hey, it was meant to be used).   Email for additonal photos.