IDENTIFIED - Early 20th C. Adv. Lapel Pin for G & J Tires Gormully & Jeffrey Mfg. Co.

This is an early 20th century advertising lapel pin for the Gormully & Jeffery Manufacturing Company of Chicago, Illinois. G & J gained their fame making Rambler Bicycles in the late 1800's, then Jeffery split off and went on to produce Rambler Motorcycles and Automobiles. After about 1900 G&J started producing Bicycle and Motorcycle Tires, and used the logo shown on this pin. 

Circa early 20th century, 1900's-1910's.

Approximately 3/4" x 7/16".

Gilt Brass with green and black enameling.

Single post with stabilizer pin and screwback.

None.

This is from a collection of transportation artifacts which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Artifact will not be sold until identified. VEX16 LX11/16 SLADEX08/20/19

6+ (Fine&emdash;Very Fine): The lapel pin shows moderate wear, light fractures in enamel, much of the enamel details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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