1915 Pennsylvania State Seal 14k Gold Plated Watch Fob!!!!

metaldetector101

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I detected a farm field today and found a cool watch fob. I went home cleaned it up a little and researched it. I found a newspaper online which adevertized it. Turns out they were given out for free if you bought 10 cents worth of "Tuxedo Tabacco". So its a pretty find in that I was able to learn so much about it. Also I do not own the rights to the newpaper, "The Reading Eagle".
On the back I can make out 14k Gold Plated Geniune
 

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CoilFisher

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I like! Very nostalgic.
Funny, how even back then there was gold-plated stuff. Having gold back then meant a lot too I imagine so.

How do you like the Vi3?
 

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metaldetector101

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CoilFisher said:
I like! Very nostalgic.
Funny, how even back then there was gold-plated stuff. Having gold back then meant a lot too I imagine so.

How do you like the Vi3?
I love it, its a great machine and it was worth every penny lol
 

Slabman

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Nice Fob!! Did you read the part in the tobacco ad that says it provides "healthful enjoyment". :laughing7:

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Very nice, good research :icon_thumleft: :wink:
 

Valley Ranger

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Neat relic - nice save!
 

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Well, your research made this easy to identify. I found this today in the rear yard of a friend's house that was built in the 1700s. Awesome piece of Pennsylvania history. Love the old advertisement.
 

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BOY LOT OF WATCH FOBS SHOWING UP , ANOTHER NICE ONE.
 

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