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Antique Early 1900s Xmas Bronze Advertising Paperweight – Minneapolis Milling Co. ("Miss Minneapolis Flour")
Up for sale is a rare and highly collectible antique cast bronze promotional advertising paperweight from the Minneapolis Milling Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Given out as a Christmas promotional item ("XMAS GREETINGS"), this heavy desk paperweight features detailed raised relief embossing of the historic mill complex, grain silos, and smoke stack.
Measures (approximate): 4" x 2.5" x 3/8" thick.
Key Details:
Front Text: "HOME OF THE FAMOUS MISS MINNEAPOLIS FLOUR" / "XMAS GREETINGS FROM MINNEAPOLIS MILLING CO. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN."
Depiction: Detailed industrial skyline view of the Minneapolis milling district, featuring the main flour mill building and row of grain elevators.
Logo: Features the circular "Miss Minneapolis Flour" portrait emblem in the upper left corner.
Material: Heavy cast bronze/metal with a solid smooth back. (not sure if it is bronze, copper, brass)
Condition:Great antique pre-owned condition with rich natural patina throughout. Shows light vintage surface wear and edge character consistent with age and desktop use over the past century. No cracks or structural damage. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact condition and details!
International Shipping:If you are outside of the United States I use the Global Shipping Program to ship items. If it doesn't qualify for the Global Shipping Program I will ship direct but please contact prior to purchasing if you are outside of the United States.
Returns:Free returns in most cases but there could be a restocking fee in certain cases. If you return something do not lie about the reason you are returning it or I will report you. I have zero tolerance for lying have some respect this is all I do for a living and I have 2 kids full time to feed our lives depend on this is all I do. Honesty is what makes a great place to do business lets get back to being good people. Have morals and respect if you make a mistake own up to it and I will do the same. There are no returns allowed on international sales (Sales outside of the United States). 30 day return policy which starts the day you receive the item.Items may be marked or tamper proofed in some way to assure the same item is sent back and no parts or pieces are stolen and will be tested when it comes back to assure it is in the same working order as it was before it left. Pics and videos taken before it is shipped and when it is returned. Once you plug in an electrical part it is yours.
Payment: I prefer immediate payment but buyer has up to 7 days to pay before I open an unpaid item case. If you don't plan on paying immediately please keep me posted/updated on what is going on that is all I ask. This is all I do for a living so I need to keep things listed so they have a chance to sell if someone doesn't plan on paying for an item I would like to know so I don't have to wait 2 weeks to relist it.
Key words:
Minneapolis Milling Co
Miss Minneapolis Flour
Cast Bronze Paperweight
Grain Elevator
Flour Mill
Xmas Greetings
Antique Advertising
Secondary & Niche Keywords (Targeted Collectors)
How to Use Them in Item Specifics
Brand / Maker: Minneapolis Milling Company
Product Advertised: Miss Minneapolis Flour
Theme: Agriculture, Milling, Grain Elevators, Industrial Advertising
Object Type: Desk Paperweight / Promotional Plaque
Material: Cast Bronze / Heavy Metal
Origin / Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Minn.)