Description
ARTIFACT: This is a late 1930s safe driver pin for Bordens Milk by Whitehead & Hoag. Borden began producing dairy items in Connecticut as early as 1857. The pin is in 10 karat gold and shows a banner bearing three enameled stars beneath an eagle.
VINTAGE: Circa late 1930s.
SIZE: Approximately 7/16" in height and 13/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: 10 karat gold, enamel.
ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS: 10K and Whitehead & Hoag maker mark.
ITEM NOTES: This is from a dairy advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX12 LAFEX3/12 SCRPT11/24/25
CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The pin shows hardly any wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.