peninsular novelty company

[montepollock]

I found this brass name plate on the site of a foursquare church at about 7"deep.from the name I thought it might be from a slot machine.can anyone help me with this item

 

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[jeff of pa]

THIS IS ALL I can find with a Google Search

Peninsular Novelty Co. Grand Rapids Gossip 10/09 1889
Peninsular Novelty Co. In the city 03/17 1886
Peninsular Novelty Co. There's millions in it 01/21 1885

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Unfortunately it Dosn't Help.

 

[Wetgreenie]

I remember seeing the name "peninsular" on an old kitchen stove..... It caught my Eye cuz I thought it said Peniscular

 

[PBK]

Noticed the words "Fastener Patented" at the bottom of the plate. Wonder if this has anything to do with a contraption called the Heaton-Peninsular Button Fastener Machine made in the late 1800's? Don't know much about it, but apparently the company was involved in a lawsuit which set an important legal precedent about patents. Google "Heaton-Peninsular" and you should get some hits.

 

[newtocoinhunting]

Attached in a scan of an article from page 2 of the Michigan Tradesman from Jan 21, 1885 (article reference mentioned by Jeff of PA).

PBK is correct, Peninsular Novelty Company sold button fastener devices.

Of possible interest, the President of the company listed in the article is discussed further on this page (see ?BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE G. BRIGGS?):
http://www.rootsweb.com/~mikent/baxter1891/53civilwar.html

It is surprising how much history can be found starting from one old piece of metal...

 

[Burdie]

Great post I learn so much from you guys thanks. Burdie

 

[montepollock]

Thanks for the imput,the history of the company president and theose links are probably more fascinating than the company history.
best regards and happy Hunting to all.