Great 1910's De Laval Cream Separator Advertising Watch Fob on Original Strap

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.