1940s Westminster Kennel Club Enameled Lapel Badge by The Kenney Co.
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1940s Westminster Kennel Club Enameled Lapel Badge by The Kenney Co.

Code: dch30001


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1940s enameled lapel badge for the Westminster Kennel Club (WKC). The club got its start in New York City in 1877, and was named for a hotel where gentleman of the sporting persuasion would gather to drink and compare shooting scores. Soon the First Annual New York Bench Show of Dogs was held, and the show eventually became the second longest continuously running sporting event in the nation. The badge is by the Kenney Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

VINTAGE: Circa 1940s.

SIZE: Approximately 13/16" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass, enameled areas.

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing, non-moveable pin bar.

MARKINGS: THE KENNEY CO. PHILA. PA.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a sports collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAX96 LCHX9/12 SeDEX01/15

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has only some light wear and areas of discoloration on the reverse only.

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