1920s Byers Machine Co. "Bear Cat" Crane Advertising Paperweight in Coppered Cast Iron
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1920s Byers Machine Co. "Bear Cat" Crane Advertising Paperweight in Coppered Cast Iron

Code: z99advt90002


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ARTIFACT: This is a great circa 1920s advertising paperweight for Byers Machinery of Ravenna, Ohio. The paperweight advertises the company's patented "Bear Cat" crane (excavator). The company founder, John F. Byers, also invented an oatmeal grinder, the rights of which he sold to the fledgling Quaker Oats Mill. The paperweight is in coppered cast iron and has a great and ferocious bear cat head in relief at its center.

VINTAGE: Circa 1920s.

SIZE: Approximately 11/16" in height and 3-3/16" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Coppered cast iron.

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VBEX12 LABEX8/12 SLHEX8/14 SeIHX4/15

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The paperweight is in great condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.