Early, Ca. 1870's Hamburg - Amerika Line Steamship Souvenir Pin with Exquisite Detail

Early, circa 1870's Hamburg – Amerika Line steamship souvenir pin. The exquisitely detailed pin shows two enameled flags crossed with a copper anchor bearing a brass steering wheel centered between them and with a lovely rope/chain embellishment. The Hamburg – Amerika Line was a transatlantic German shipping company established in 184The company's full name, in German, is Hamburg Amerikanische Paketfahrt Aktien-Gesellschaft (HAPAG) and it was at one time, the world's largest shipping company.

Circa 1870's

Approximately 1-3/16" x 1-3/4"

Enamel, copper, brass

Horizontal pin with scrolling 'C' catch

None.

This is from an ocean liner and nautical collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJM16 LAGEX7/16

9- (Excellent+): The pin shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all of the enamel and gilt brass details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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