This is a vintage cast iron John Deere letter or match holder from Moline
+2 This is a vintage cast iron John Deere letter or match holder from Moline, Illinois, dating back to 1847. Functionality: Originally designed to hold letters or matchboxes. Design Elements: Features a raised leaping deer logo, “JOHN DEERE” text, and the company’s founding details. Dimensions: Typically measures approximately 17 to 18 inches in height and 10 inches in width. Production: While marked 1847, many of these cast-iron pieces are recognized as collectibles produced much later, sometimes as dealer gifts for the company.
