W-79-0780
American William Skinner & Sons Cast Bronze Advertising Paperweight Indian Chief
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DETAILS
An antique round disc, bronze paperweight with a portrait of the famous Native American Indian chief Unquomonk of the Agawam tribe who was the trademark image of the William Skinner and Sons textile company.
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
William Skinner & Sons / Ames Sword Co. (Haydenville, Massachusetts, 1848-1963) | Founder(s): William Skinner (English-American). Skinner moved to Massachusetts in 1843 and founded Unquomonk Silk Mills.
MARKS
Marked: William Skinner & Sons / Holyoke Mass. Trade Mark Registered. Back: 18 Summer St. / Boston / Mass. 508 Broadway New York / 144 Fifth Ave. Chicago. ...Satin Sleeve Linings Serge Silk & Mohair Braids
PERIOD
Late 19th century
DATE
Circa 1880
DIMENSIONS
Width 2.25 Depth 2.25 Height 0.75 inches
