Note 7 - Investments in Equity Securities (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities, Total		$ 949,293
Equity Securities Of Ampco Pittsburgh Corporation [Member]
Payments to Acquire Marketable Securities, Total	$ 949,293
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares (in shares)	280,000	280,000

Balance held at close of period in number of shares.

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