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ARTIFACT:
Great circa 1910’s De Laval Cream Separator advertising watch fob. The oval fob features a woman operating the cream separator in multi-colored enameled detail and above her it reads: “DE LAVAL” in raised lettering. The reverse reads: “DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS WORLD’S STANDARD 1,500,000 IN DAILY USE”. The fob is still on its original leather strap which features a steel buckle closure.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1910’s
SIZE:
Approximately Fob: 1-7/8” x 1-1/4”; Full length: 5-1/4”
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Enameled, gilt brass, leather, steel
ATTACHMENT:
Leather strap with steel buckle
MARKINGS:
Maker’s stamp is illegible, located along reverse bottom of fob
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX16 LACEX3/16
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The watch fob shows moderate to heavy wear, the reverse shows a small amount of verdigris, the original strap is soft and the steel buckle shows moderate oxidation, much of enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
