Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a beautifully made enameled pin for a French steamship line. It shows a blue anchor crossed with a white flag showing a small red ball and with the words: Cie. Gle. TRANSATque. All of this is surrounded by a shield-shaped red wreath.
VINTAGE:Circa 1900.
SIZE:About 1-1/8" in width by 1-1/8" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Red, white and blue enameled, gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Early "T" type pin with open "C" catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. LAJJX
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Very minor wear and tarnishing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.