The age of this antique alarm clock
may be suspicious despite its copyright date of 1921.
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This scale appears to be as old
as the Model A, Model B, Model MC Crawler, and Model AO Orchard
tractors on its face. Yet its origins are suspect.
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Lalonda made this special horsedrawn
plow scene out of brass to celebrate Deere's 150th Anniversary
in 1987.
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This very old glass paperweight
from the John Deere Plow Company of Kansas City features unique
red, gold and orange colors.
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A crude flyswatter and battery
strap are examples of the more unique dealer promotional items
collectible today.
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This is an interesting ashtray
design from the Spreader Works in 1967.
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 John Deere offered a fine series of “Genuine Mississippi
River Baroque Pearl” watch fobs from the late 1920s to early 1930s.
Both the badge and the buckle are made of a delicate “Mother of Pearl” material, which
explains why many fobs found today are chipped on the edges or
missing the buckle. Another common problem is that the leather
strap has often been creased and folded enough to tear off. Replacing
a strap is a simple repair, so realize that some straps will
look much newer as a result. There are several variations of
the leaping deer so study fobs carefully.
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Pocket watches were also popular
promotional gifts. This ornate one features a beautiful scene
on the outside with the John Deere face inside.
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