1930s Hoover Vacuum Co. 25 Year Service Pin in 10K Gold

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1930s pin in enameled 10 karat gold for twenty-five years of service with the Hoover Vacuum Company. This company, whose brand name became a household synonym for the act of vacuuming itself, was started in North Canton, Ohio in 1900's. The pin reads IBAISAIC, the acronym for the Hoover slogan "IT BEATS AS IT SWEEPS AS IT CLEANS".

VINTAGE: Circa late 1930's.

SIZE: Approximately 7/16" in height and 3/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 10 karat gold, enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with partially sleeved disc backing, stabilization post.

MARKINGS: E3 THE HOOVER CO. NORTH CANTON OHIO.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a manufacturing company collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LAAEX1/14

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The pin has very little wear.

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