Manufacturing, Mining, & Union Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a cool circa 1900 US Labor Union lapel pin from the National Federation of Cloth Weavers. The pin, which has seen much wear, has an image of an early weaving machine in the center with clasped hands on the bottom. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War II Italian badge for the Torpedo Factory in Livorno. The pin of this painted aluminum badge has been removed and modified by the owner for more secure wear. VINTAGE: Circa 1942's SIZE: Size: 1-1/4" x...

ARTIFACT: This is a Great 1930's celluloid Otis Elevator Services employee badge that is numbered 6693 at the bottom. VINTAGE: Circa 1930's SIZE: Size 1-3/4" in diameter CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Celluloid and aluminum ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with...

ARTIFACT: Great circa 1948 -1949 Doepke Model Toys Adams Motor Grader. This huge metal toy is Doepke's most known model of their line of construction toys, all designed with uncanny realism. A family owned business, their toys commanded a high price,...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1910s numbered member lapel pin for the International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo Inc. Formed in 1892 by some light-hearted businessmen involved in the forestry products industry, the group gave its CEO a title borrowed from...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1940s bronze grave marker for the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 590 in Keene, New Hampshire. A handful of carriers started the NALC in Milwaukee in 1889, choosing the place and time because large number of carriers...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1964 attended lapel pin for the 10th annual convention of the National Conference of Police Associations (N.C.P.A.), sponsored by the Chicago Patrolman's Association. Begun in 1954, this group is now the International Union of Police...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s sterling silver employee lapel pin for twenty-five years of service with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), an entity created during the Civil War. The badge shows a small eagle at the top and has enameled...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1960s WARRIOR CONSTRUCTORS advertising lighter. It is factory-engraved by Park Light. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/4" high, 1-1/2" wide and 1/2" deep. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Chrome-plated brass...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s advertising lighter for Smith's Chrome Plating of Walla Walla, Washington. It is factory-engraved lighter by Park Lighter. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2", and 1/2" deep...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s advertising lighter for Dudlik Gasket of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania . It is a factory-engraved lighter by Park Lighter. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s. SIZE: Approximately 2 1/4" high, 1 1/2", and 1/2" deep...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare 1980s pro-Eastern Airlines union support ribbon. It reads MY HAT IS STILL IN EASTERN'S RING, and shows the "hat-in-the-ring" logo made famous by World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker. VINTAGE: Circa 1980s...