Rare lot of two brass ID plates from a De Laval No. 12 dairy farm cream separator consisting of a curved oval nameplate and a rectangular patent plate. The De Laval Cream Separator Co. was founded in 1883 in Poughkeepsie, NY as an expansion of a Swedish company started in 1877 and was one of the largest makers of hand-cranked cream separators into the 1930s and they still exist today. The patent plate includes dates from 1877 to 1906 so I assume these are from that period. The nameplate is 4" wide by 1 7/16" high, made of thin acid etched brass with black painted infill and curved side to side to fit on a rounded surface. The rectangular patent plate is 3" wide by 3 9/16" high, made of thicker acid etched brass with black painted infill. The nameplate is in good used condition with some edge nicks, scratches and fading of infill paint, both mounting holes are intact with original rivet heads in place. The patent plate is in very good used condition with no bends, dents or cracks but some minor edge nicks and faded infill paint. All of the lettering is sharp and clear and the brass has a nice patinated surface, the mounting holes are useable with some wear. This is an attractive and unique machine age historical lot perfect for display in your collection or for use in a steampunk assemblage. U.S. buyers will pay $8.00 Ground shipping, International shipping cost will vary based on location. NO RESERVE. Please see our other auctions for more unique collectible items.
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