Antique 1885 Cast Iron Scott Toilet Paper Holder Industrial Dispenser

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Antique 1885 Cast Iron Scott Toilet Paper Holder Industrial Dispenser :
$150.00

RARE 1885 SCOTT TOILET PAPER CO. INDUSTRIAL DISPENSERCast iron Toilet Paper HolderPatent Dec. 22, 1885Hoyt\'s ToiletWhat is VERY interesting about this Toilet Paper Dispenser is that it has a matel tag afixed to it
that reads CUNNINGHAM CURTISS & WELCH, AGIS SAN FRANCISCO, l think this dispenser is from San Francisco CLIFF HOUSE. \"Leasedfrom..ouse.Scott Paper Cowasfounded in 1879. That puts this dispenser as first generation, probably one of the earliest dispensers out RARE 1885 SCOTT TOILET PAPER CO. INDUSTRIAL App. Measurements: 8.5 x 6 x3 inches , with weight over 7 lbsCondition: key was lost), cast iron has some rust spots, everything works , overall great conditionRare Collectible.The only other one I found is a picture in a Toilet Paper Museum (Tag Yerit Toilet Paper Curiosities)Rolled and perforated toilet paper as we\'re familiar with today was invented around 1880.Various sources attribute it to the Albany Perforated Wrapping (A.P.W.) Paper Company in 1877 and to the Scott Paper Company in 1879 . On a side note, the Scott Company was too embarrassed to put their name on their product, as the concept of toilet paper was a sensitive subject at the time... Public Restrooms