Best I can tell from looking at old ads, in the mid-50's they went straight from bagging up Alleys (and the occasional Japanese marble) to the distinct classic patch and ribbon. .
I have one of the Peltier Champagne types from the Nova family! (And some other Nova family members.)
*happy dance*
Picture maybe coming .... or look here: http://marbleconnection.com/topic/6786-mostly-pix-peltier/?do=findComment&comment=172063