156: WITTE ENGINE WORKS EARLY ENGINE ADVERTISING FOB

Obverse depicts an engine over WITTE, reverse with raised lettering, 'Remember us please on ENGINES, kerosene, gasoline, oil, Witte Engine Works, San Francisco, Cal., Kansas City, MO., Pittsburgh, PA.'

According to Oldengine.org, 'August Witte, organized Witte Iron Works at Kansas City in 1870. His son, Ed Witte served his apprenticeship in the foundry as a brass molder, iron molder, machinist, metallurgist, and finally as a steam engine designer.'
Measures 1.75 inches x 1.5 inches.
Good condition, noting some wear to the finish and general signs of age.
$60 - $80