Vintage Kewanee Boiler Co Cast Metal Paperweight Advertising Desk Promo 1920s
$ 23.76
Description
Vintage Kewanee Boiler Co Cast Metal Paperweight Advertising Desk Promo 1920s. It retains a large portion of its original bronze-toned paint on the boiler body and black paint on the base. Type: Salesman Sample / Promotional Desk Paperweight (Solid top). Era: Circa 1920s - 1930s. Rare piece of industrial history: an authentic, vintage Kewanee Boiler Company salesman sample advertising desk paperweight. Manufactured around the 1920s to 1930s, this heavy figural piece was used by traveling salesmen or distributed as a premium promotional item by the famous boiler manufacturer based out of Kewanee, Illinois. Modelled meticulously after a classic portable firebox steam boiler, it features excellent structural detailing, including miniature rivets and embossed company lettering along the base edge. Crafted from heavy cast white metal/iron, this compact piece packs significant weight for its size. **Specifications:** * **Company:** Kewanee Boiler Co. (Kewanee, Illinois) * **Type:** Salesman Sample / Promotional Desk Paperweight (Solid top) * **Era:** Circa 1920s - 1930s * **Material:** Painted cast metal / white metal * **Dimensions:** Approximately 5" Long x 3" Tall x 2" Wide **Condition:** This antique piece is in good vintage condition with a beautiful, authentic patina. It retains a large portion of its original bronze-toned paint on the boiler body and black paint on the base. There is some minor surface wear, paint thinning, and tiny flakes consistent with its age and historical use. No cracks, chips, or structural damage. **Shipping & Handling:** Item will be packaged securely to protect its finish and shipped promptly with tracking. Please check out my other listings for more vintage advertising and industrial collectibles!
