Description
Great circa 1910's ??? 1920's New England Telephone & Telegraph Company numbered employee badge in enameled, nickel-plated brass. The round badge features a blue enameled bell in the center that reads "BELL SYSTEM" and surrounding it reads: "NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO." the center of the badge is numbered: "707"
VINTAGE:Circa 1910's ??? 1920's
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/2" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled, nickel-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:"THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, NJ"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a communications collection which we will be releasing over the next few months. MEJX15 LBHEX1/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Badge shows moderate wear mostly to high points, much of the enamel and plating details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.