1880s antique SPRING SINGLETREE swivel-centre CLEVIS trade card advertising

This piece pairs especially well with larger Wilson singletree trade cards and circulars, representing a tiered advertising approach—from full sales circulars to compact identifier cards. The reverse is blank.

1880s antique SPRING SINGLETREE swivel-centre CLEVIS trade card advertising

This piece pairs especially well with larger Wilson singletree trade cards and circulars, representing a tiered advertising approach—from full sales circulars to compact identifier cards. The reverse is blank.

1880s antique F. R. WILSON columbus oh SPRING SINGLE TREE trade card HORSE EQUIP

Spring Singletree manufactured by F. R. WILSON & SON of columbus, oh. The card likely dates to the 1880s, consistent with known Wilson Spring Singletree patent activity and the typography and engraving style.

1888 antique F. R. WILSON columbus oh SPRING SINGLE TREE trade card HORSE EQUIP

Issued by F. R. WILSON of columbus, oh, the card dates to circa 1888, corresponding with the January 17, 1888 patent noted on the design. A handwritten period annotation is present, adding authentic circulation history.

1888 antique F. R. WILSON columbus oh SPRING SINGLE TREE ad AGRICULTURE HORSE

No modern reproductions or later reprints are known. The front features a detailed engraved illustration of the patented Spring Single-Tree, with patent information clearly stated (. ).