Description
This is a gorgeous hand-engraved circa 1870s Pottsdam, Pennsylvania Goodwill Steam Fire Engine (S.F.E.) Company #1 badge. The company was organized and incorporated in 1871 and is still operating today. The badge is hand-engraved in coin silver and the Roman numeral "I" is in 10 karat gold.
VINTAGE:Circa 1870's
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/8" in width by 1-3/8" in height
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Coin silver, 10 karat gold, brass pin
ATTACHMENT:Vertical T-style pin with a "C" catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MABEX06 LCEJX5/16 SCJJX7/18
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has minor wear and moderate tarnishing with some very tiny spots of oxidation.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.