97: HEIDER ROCK ISLAND PLOW CO. ADVERTISING WATCH FOB

Obverse shows the Heider tractor, reverse with 'Rock Island Plow Co., Rock Island, Ill, established 1855, manufacturers of a full line of FARM MACHINERY branches,' plus cities.

Company history from rockislandplowco.com: 'Founded in 1855 as Buford & Tate, The Rock Island Plow Company (RIPC) was one of the many companies including Farmall, Moline and John Deere that made the Quad Cities area the hub of ag innovation and production at the end of the 19th century and well into the 20th century. Many of these early innovators worked for more then one of these local companies and their history's are intertwined. The history of the early years of the Rock Island Plow Co. are especially entwined with John Deere, and the serious student of Deere's life and early company will find many interesting details here I think. Many famous people from the Rock Island area were involved in the company, and many names may be familiar. When the company was sold in 1937 by the Weyerhaeuser's to J.I. Case, it closed an important chapter in the history of agriculture and the Rock Island area. Contrary to occasional commentary, there was no connection with the Rock Island Lines Railroad, although RIPC did use the "Rock Island Line" in occasional advertising.'
Measures 1.75 inches x 1.5 inches.
Good condition, noting some wear to the finish, as shown.
$75 - $100