Original antique American Adding Machine metal identification plate from the American Can Company, Adding Machine Division, Chicago, Illinois.

Beautiful early 1900s machine nameplate featuring detailed decorative eagle designs on both ends, ornate lettering, black recessed accents, and an original serial number.

Plate markings:

* AMERICAN ADDING MACHINE

* AMERICAN CAN COMPANY

* ADDING MACHINE DIVISION

* CHICAGO, ILL.

* Patent August 27, 1912

* Other Patents Pending

* Serial No. 002014

This plate originally belonged to an early American Adding Machine, likely dating to the 1910s.

Condition: Good antique collectible condition with age-related surface wear, patina, scratches, and discoloration. The front lettering and decorative eagle designs remain clearly visible. The reverse shows tarnishing, surface scratches, and darkened areas. All four corner mounting holes are present.

This listing is for the identification plate only, not the complete adding machine.

An attractive piece of antique office equipment history, suitable for collectors, restoration, or vintage industrial display.

Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition. You will receive the actual plate pictured.