Antique Pocket Mirror Drosten Diamonds Watches Jewelry Eyes Tested Free St Louis

This antique pocket mirror advertises: Fred W. Drosten Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Solid Silverware, Expert Repairing, Eyes Tested Free. Fullerton Building, Cor. 7th & Pine Sts.

• The mirror measures 1-7/8" in diameter.
• Mirror has light wear to the silvering with a couple of dark dots.
• Metal frame is dented and has surface wear.

A little info from online research about Fred Drosten & Fullerton Building:

• The location of this business was St. Louis, MO.
• The Fullerton Building was built in 1897, fell into disrepair and was demolished circa 1965. Architect - William A. Swasey.
• Drosten's occupied the entire Pine Street front of the building.
• Drosten was a St. Louis native, served a 2 year jewelry apprenticeship at Washington University, and then 3 years studying watchmaking.
• He started his business in 1880 and moved to the Fullerton Building in 1898.
• He retired as President of the Missouri Society of Retail Jewelers in 1921.

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