Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a an old celluloid pin for a steamship line the name of which I do not know. It is for a ship of that line called the "POLONIA". It is of a size common to celluloid pins, but has an attachment similar to a stickpin. This item came with a similar pin showing the steamship lines logo at center, but the lettering was in Russian.
VINTAGE:Circa 1928.
SIZE:About 1-3/16 in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Printed celluloid with a tin backing.
ATTACHMENT:Straight steel stickpin.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.
CONDITION:7 (Very fine): Shows signs of age, but no foxing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.