1880s-1890s Lowell (Massachusetts) Gaslight Co. Inspector Badge

This is a circa 1880s-1890s inspector badge for the Lowell Gaslight Company of Lowell, Massachusetts. The badge is oval and is numbered 73 at its center.

Circa 1880s-1890s.

Approximately 1-11/16" in height and 2-9/16" in width.

Nickel-plated brass with painted areas.

Horizontal safety-style pin (replaced with plain pin) with C catch.

None.

This is from a utilities collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.  ebay12/07/19 VEJX95 LAGEX2/12

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows light wear and tarnish and one spot of heavy wear at its center; most of the painted lettering has worn away.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.