Ferguson Dial Original Box Lid Requesting Old Dials

The Ferguson Dial Company primarily sold Louis Buck Ferguson’s patented dial as an aftermarket replacement for standard or damaged dials. Ferguson leveraged his connections within the railroad industry and fervently marketed the dial for railroad service. 

As evidenced by this original box lid, when the new Ferguson dial was purchased, the customer was prompted to send the old dial to the Ferguson Dial Company for “an interesting collection of those replaced…”