1890s Roxbury (Massachusetts) Gas Light Co. Meter Reader Badge

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  • 1890s Roxbury (Massachusetts) Gas Light Co. Meter Reader Badge
  • 1890s Roxbury (Massachusetts) Gas Light Co. Meter Reader Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1890s meter reader badge for the Roxbury Gas Light Company of Roxbury, Massachusetts. The badge is small and oval and has a B at its center.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1890s.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-5/16" in height and 1-15/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with painted areas.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal safety-style pin with forked locking catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a utilities collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay12/06/19 MCEX93 LAGEX2/12

CONDITION:

7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows light wear and tarnish and some very small spots of oxidation and missing paint.

GUARANTEE:

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

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