{"product_id":"independent-stove-elephant-owosso-michigan","title":"Independent Stove Co Renown Underfeed Stoves Elephant Paperweight Owosso Michigan Cast Iron","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Independent Stove Co Renown Underfeed Stoves elephant paperweight is a small cast iron advertising piece from the Owosso, Michigan stove manufacturer, finished in a worn silvery nickel-colored surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just 3 inches long, this heavy little elephant has the kind of industrial advertising history that works especially well in a Michigan collection, antique advertising display, office, or shelf of early American manufacturing pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\" Independent Stove Co advertising elephant paperweight\"\u003e Independent Stove Co advertising elephant paperweight\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figural advertising paperweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century. Exact production date of the elephant form is not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast iron with a silvery nickel-colored finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver tone with darkened recessed lettering and areas of exposed darker metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent Stove Co., Owosso, Mich. with Renown Underfeed Stoves advertising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elephant advertising paperweight for Renown Underfeed Stoves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early American industrial advertising, figural desk accessory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inches long, 2 inches tall, 1 inch wide. Product weight 12 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised advertising lettering molded directly into the elephant form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The paperweight is intact and presents well as an early advertising piece with noticeable surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe elephant form, curled trunk, ears, legs, and raised advertising lettering remain clearly defined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Independent Stove Co. and Owosso lettering remains readable, and the recessed letters retain strong contrast against the silvery surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compact 3 inch form has substantial weight at 12 ounces, giving it the solid feel expected of a cast iron desk paperweight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe silvery surface shows noticeable finish loss, darkening, oxidation, small scratches, and scattered areas of discoloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe recessed lettering and body contours show accumulated dark patina and uneven surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bottoms of the feet show scratches, finish loss, and darkened areas from contact and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious break or missing section is visible in the provided photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Independent Stove Company began in Detroit in 1906 and moved its manufacturing operation to Owosso, Michigan in 1908. Renown became one of the company's long-used trade names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompany advertising is a good fit for collectors of Michigan manufacturing history, stove advertising, early American industry, or unusual figural paperweights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElephant, alligator, and other animal paperweights are known from the company's history. Historical records confirm the forms existed, although a definite production date for the elephant has not been established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one carries the company, location, and Renown advertising directly on the figure, giving a collector several identifying details in one small piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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