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ARTIFACT:
This is an early 20th century advertising lapel pin for the Gormully & Jeffery Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois. G & J gained their fame making Rambler Bicycles in the late 1800's, then Jeffery split off and went on to produce Rambler Motorcycles and Automobiles. After about 1900 G&J started producing Bicycle and Motorcycle Tires, and used the logo shown on this pin.
VINTAGE:
Circa early 20th century, 1900's-1910's.
SIZE:
Approximately 3/4" x 7/16".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt Brass with green and black enameling.
ATTACHMENT:
Single post with stabilizer pin and screwback.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a collection of transportation artifacts which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Artifact will not be sold until identified. VEX16 LX11/16 SLADEX08/20/19
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine&emdash;Very Fine): The lapel pin shows moderate wear, light fractures in enamel, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
