Historical Antique A Lincoln Springfield IL - Illinois Watch Co Watch Fob Token Medallion - Early 1900's - BL Pratt - Whitehead & Hoag

Historical watch fob:

~ Commemorating Abraham Lincoln on the front with his name, bust, and birth to death dates of 1809 - 1865

~ Reverse says ILLINOIS WATCH COMPANY SPRINGFIELD MAKERS OF THE A LINCOLN WATCH and features an eagle with spread wings on the top and a fancy watch fob band on the bottom

~ Fabulous "time worn" woven / braided leather strap or band - I have a feeling this has been on there for quite some time - looks to be original as I am guessing it to be of the same era as the fob. Not stiff or brittle at all - so nice and soft feeling and very flexible

~ I am unsure if this was a medal or token that was produced in 1909 to celebrate his birth centennial and/or if it was to an advertising piece for the A Lincoln rail road watch which I have read may have come out around the same time (circa 1907)

~ Antique brass or bronze toned metal

~ Perfect in every way

Ready and waiting for your watch, collection, or gift giving - you will love this!

*MARKS = Under the Abe Lincoln's head it reads BL Pratt - for the sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt and on the reverse under the watch fob illustration is what I believe is Whitehead & Hoag for the manufacturer - although it very is small, skippy and hard to make out

*MEASUREMENTS = Token is about 31 mm in diameter - not including the loop or ring. Fob is apron 8" long x 1/4" thick. Additional little loop is 1 3/4" long

*CONDITION = Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks to mention. This has obviously been cherished and very well taken care of

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