Carolina Tom
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Our hero, Smittyman, was able to recover this watch fob last Sunday. He also scored a couple of silver coins, but is too modest to allow me to post those (Merc & Washington). In case some of you are not aware, I am Smittyman's official biographer and chronicler of his adventures.
The fob was compliments of the Marion Steam Shovel Co., founded in 1884 in Ohio, and operated until 1946 under that name. The steam shovel is actually mounted on a railroad car. These were the shovels that built the Panama Canal. I am unable to date the fob, any assistance would be most appreciated.
The fob was subjected to electrolysis to remove the patina. Smittyman has a lot patina too, I wonder if electrolysis would work on him...
Smittyman thanks you for looking and wishes you good luck on your hunts!
The fob was compliments of the Marion Steam Shovel Co., founded in 1884 in Ohio, and operated until 1946 under that name. The steam shovel is actually mounted on a railroad car. These were the shovels that built the Panama Canal. I am unable to date the fob, any assistance would be most appreciated.
The fob was subjected to electrolysis to remove the patina. Smittyman has a lot patina too, I wonder if electrolysis would work on him...
Smittyman thanks you for looking and wishes you good luck on your hunts!
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