Lot 063 - Antique 1921 C. H. Hanson Co. Chicago Brass Advertising Paperweight With Ornate Crest And Motto "Handsome Is What Hanson Does," 3-3/8" Diameter

Lot 063 - Antique 1921 C. H. Hanson Co. Chicago Brass Advertising Paperweight With Ornate Crest And Motto "Handsome Is What Hanson Does," 3-3/8" DiameterAntique solid brass advertising paperweight dated 1921 for C. H. Hanson Co., Chicago, Illinois. One side features raised lettering listing the firms products, including etched name plates, steel stamps, automobile license plates, stencils, seals, badges, and metal checks, along with the company motto, "Handsome Is What Hanson Does." The reverse displays an elaborate embossed crest depicting a winged figure with shield and decorative scrollwork

The cookie jar is in the likeness of a grinning pig in pants and suspenders

including paint splatters

” Published in Fitchburg in 1847 by S

shiny lacquer likely applied later

Unfortunately the portrait is extremely worn

This locket is in excellent condition with little to no signs of wear or use

Sleeve length (from pit) 21-1/2"

Custom Bound and Labeled for David Henshaw

and an iconic storm trooper

These cabinets were commonly used in pharmacies

Here is a classic mid-century glazed ceramic porcelain black panther statue

Pre-Auction Notes: Various wear and tear