Millett Brass Co Springfield Ma Antique Brass Advertising Knox Castings

Description

19thC Inventor Elie Millett's (1851-1921) Solid Brass Business Paperweight.
C1895-1910
As Millett Brass Company was officially incorporated around 1905, it started manufacturing in the mid 1880's
Purchased the Knox Automobile Foundry in 1907. Wilbraham Ave/ Waltham Ave , Springfield Massachusetts
In 1911, became the Millett & Harley Company
Manufactured Castings for Brass & Aluminum
Paperweight casting was replicated by his business partner, in Aluminium or Iron, after Millett's passing, L J Harley in the 1910's, (Harley Company in East Springfield)
Excellent detail.  Turn of the Century . Bygone Era
"Nosing for Business"
Professionally Polished
3"  1 1/2  lbs (Heavy)