Nice, Ca. 1900's - 10's Adv. Watch Fob for Mergenthaler Linotype Co.
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Nice, Ca. 1900's - 10's Adv. Watch Fob for Mergenthaler Linotype Co.

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SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: Nice, circa 1900's - 1910's advertising watch fob for Mergenthaler Linotype Co. in die-struck brass by The Green Duck Co in Chicago. The center of the watch fob features an elaborate, high-relief detailed image of a linotype machine. The reverse reads: "MERGENTHALER LINOTYPE CO. THE LINOTYPE WAY IS THE ONLY WAY" in embossed lettering.

VINTAGE: Circa 1900's - 1910's

SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8" x 1-7/16"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Die-struck brass

ATTACHMENT: Loop for watch strap attachment

MARKINGS: "THE GREEN DUCK CO CHICAGO"

ITEM NOTES: This is from an advertising and watch collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFX15 LFJX9/15 SDEX12/15

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The pin shows minor to moderate surface wear, nearly all the gilt details remain intact.

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