Advertising Watch Fob
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 281 |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
This cast metal advertising watch fob promotes Brandram-Henderson Limited, a Montreal-based paint manufacturer active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The fob is circular with a scalloped edge and features an integral suspension loop at the top. The obverse is decorated with a bas-relief mascot character named Mr. Topping, who is depicted as a tradesman or painter carrying a bucket and wearing an apron, cap, and striped trousers. The reverse is inscribed with promotional text for the company and includes a maker's mark at the bottom edge identifying the manufacturer as Criterion of Montreal. The piece features a deep, aged bronze-toned patina. Inscriptions: Obverse: "MR.TOPPING" Reverse: COMPLIMENTS of BRANDRAM-HENDERSON LIMITED MONTREAL CANADA Reverse edge: CRITERION-MONTL Diameter approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch). Condition: The fob is in good vintage condition with a rich, dark patina. Visible wear is limited to minor smoothing of the high-relief areas and lettering, consistent with age and historical use. The suspension loop is solid and shows no signs of repair.
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