Vintage 1969-1970 "DeKalb Man of Action" Sales Award leather-bound was founded in 1883 by

was founded in 1883 by Gustaf de Laval and Oscar Lamm to manufacture and sell Laval's centrifugal milk separator

and a deep seat with an additional lumbar pillow for comfort

The geometric post rises cleanly from its weighted base

It exhibits some signs of wear such as paint chips and scuffs to the base and clock housing

so this item is untested

Vintage 1969-1970 "DeKalb Man of Action" Sales Award leather-bound was founded in 1883 by1970; DeKalb Agricultural Association DeKalb, IL Presentation desk set awarded as a "DeKalb Man of Action" recognition piece for the 1969 70 sales year. The walnut finished base features a cast metal DeKalb flying ear of corn emblem mounted on a pedestal alongside a Parker ballpoint pen holder. A brass presentation plaque is engraved "DEKALB MAN OF ACTION 1969 70," identifying the piece as a commemorative sales or dealer award associated with DeKalb's