1890s Columbia University Pennant Brooch in Enameled Sterling

This is a lovely circa 1890s brooch in enameled sterling silver from Columbia University, the oldest school of higher learning in New York, chartered in 1754 by King George II. The brooch is shaped like a pennant flag and has wonderful rippled effects. It is enameled in white and "Columbia" blue, the school colors. It is marked on reverse with a star-shaped maker mark.

Circa 1890s.

Approximately" in height and" in width.

Sterling silver, enamel.

Horizontal T-style pin with C catch.

STERLING, star maker mark.

This is from a school, college and university collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAEX99 LACEX1/14 SeACEX3/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The brooch has some light wear only, with only one tiny hiccup in the enamel above the "a".

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