Weird Business Gifts

One of our subcontractors gave us a stuffed mongoose attacking a cobra. The
following year it was a purple plush livingroom set, which eventually ended up
in a basement rec room.

A customer requested a price to make a 1/8" scale bronze replica of his 700'
tall building to give out to his honored employees at the annual Holiday
party. Where would you put such an object? Remember, the boss may stop by one
day for dinner.

I'm curious to hear of any other odd gifts preservationeers have encountered.

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