1930s San Francisco Brewery Relic

[CladMoonRising]

1930's San Francisco Brewery Relic

Updated with details: I dug this brass watch fob in a small park in an old neighborhood. Turns out "The Globe Brewing Company" gave these customized fobs to their distributors who gave them as gifts to bar owners. There's not a ton of info about The Globe but I found they went out of business in 1938.

Now its decision time: leave it as is or polish it back to its former glory?

 

[yakker]

I think that's very cool! And I'd keep it just the way it is. JMHO HH! Yakker

 

[WilliamH]

Very nice I like that. I would say leave it

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Yeah, I'd leave it alone, the patina is really nice.

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

It is what it is............so keep it as it is!! Nice find!!

Iowa Dale

 

[Mackaydon]

The maker of that fob, The Greenduck Co., Chicago, has a history one should not overlook; as here:
Scanning Around With Gene: Clicking at the Green Duck | CreativePro.com
Don.....
PS: The fob is fine in the 'as is' condition.

 

[CladMoonRising]

The maker of that fob, The Greenduck Co., Chicago, has a history one should not overlook.

Great Info Don, thanks!

 

[Subterranean]

Agree with most, the fob can be left as is, but hey, it was meant to be used. So why not put a new leather strap and buckle on it and tote it around? Congrats, Sub

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

What's not to love , very nice find . as is works but your call ..............

good day


.CMDdawg

 

[Batholith]

That, my friend, is one of the coolest finds I've seen. I agree with the others- that patina is really nice.

 

[CladMoonRising]

Thanks for the advice everyone, no Brasso for this one! Marc

 

[Carolina Tom]

I really like that fob... good subject matter too! Congrats on an awesome find! GL&HH.