Vintage Thew Lorain Shovel Crane Watch Fob Metal Arts Co MACO Rochester NY Heavy

Who was MACO? MACO stands for the Metal Arts Company based out of Rochester, New York (often stamped Maco Roch. N.Y.).The Business: Founded in the early 20th century, they were highly respected manufacturers of high-quality, die-struck metal advertising novelties, medals, organizational pins (like the American Legion), and pocket watch fobs. The Era: Their heavy machinery advertising fobs were primarily produced between the 1930s and the 1950s. They specialized in crisp, detailed bas-relief work on brass and bronze, which explains why the lettering and heavy equipment depictions on your piece remain so sharp....Manufactured by the prestigious Metal Arts Company (MACO) of Rochester, NY, known for producing high-quality, highly detailed advertising medals and fobs during the mid-20th century. A fantastic, crisp piece of American industrial history.