Elgin V mystery

[steve in so la]

Dug this item some time back out along the old RR line. Any ideas on what it was for ? It's 3 inches high. Kinda looks like the name tag they put on bicycles. Steve in so az
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[Digdoug]

...an Elgin outboard motor. Or, a very large watch.

 

[steve in so la]

it was on a 1938 bike - guy posted a pic on all on another forum. Never thought of the outboard - good thinking ! Steve

 

[Greg from Mi.]

But could be. Here's the one and only bike tag I have found. Research shows its fron late 1880's
Thanks for sharing
Greg from Mi.

 

[Joe G]

I was going to write you about the bike... Just didn't have a chance at work. Cool find!

 

[steve in so la]

Bike tag from 1938, Steve

http://www.rydjor.com/bikecollection/1938elg.htm

 

[Mike from MI Iron Brigade]

a bike tag to me?

 

[steve in so la]

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[Mike Chgo area]

n/t