Rueping Leather Co. Figural Thermometer

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	386
Auction	Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles
Date	August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Dust Factory Auctions LLC
Location	Baraboo, Wisconsin

A promotional stove or heater thermometer, circa 1924, for the Fred Rueping Leather Company of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The piece is constructed of cast metal with a bronze-tone finish and features a spherical body on a circular base. The finial is a figural casting of a seated Native American, and the body features a company logo decal and a heat-sensitive display window, while the base has a paper label reading '1854 - 1924 FRED RUEPING LEATHER CO. FOND DU LAC, WIS. U.S.A.'.<br><br>Fred Rueping Leather Co. Fond du Lac Wisconsin advertising promotional thermometer stove heater Native American figural cast metal 1920s<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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