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ARTIFACT:
This is a Wonderful circa 1900 Ritzville Washington First National Bank Adv Watch Fob with Native American with Wording on COMPLIMENTS OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK RITZVILLE, WASH. 530
Ritzville was incorporated as a town in 1888 and was officially re-incorporated as a city on July 17, 1890, after Washington became a state. The first banking institution, The Adams County Bank (later First National Bank) would follow in April 1891.
Adams County Bank building, 301 W. Main Ave., Ritzville Historic District, Ritzville, Washington, U.S. Originally Adams County Bank, renamed First National Bank of Ritzville (1901), merged with Pioneer Bank in 1917.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900.
SIZE:
Approximately: Fob: 2-/8" in height x 1-7/16" in width. Leather 6" in length x 1/2" in width. Total Length: 7-7/8".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Die Stamped, numbered Brass, with lovely patina and Original Strap.
ATTACHMENT:
Leather Strap.
MARKINGS:
N/A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCEP24 LBGEX09/27/24
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The watch fob shows little to minor wear and beautiful patina. Overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
