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ARTIFACT:
1940's ??? early 1950's Durham, North Carolina Telephone Company 10 Year Service pin by Morgan's. The center of the lapel pin features a nicely detailed black enamel rotary phone and surrounding it reads: "DURHAM TELEPHONE COMPANY" in embossed lettering. The base of the pin shows a shield with the number: "10" in the center. Durham Telephone Co. was founded in 1933 and later purchased by General Telephone Co. in 1955.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1940's - early 1950's.
SIZE:
Approximately 9/16" in diameter.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled Gold-Filled Brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
"1/10 G. F.", "MORGAN'S"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Telephone & Telegraph Communications collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCX02 LFIX9/15 SFIX01/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The pin shows minor to moderate wear and nearly all the gold-fill and enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
