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ARTIFACT:
I just got these back in a trade and I'm happy to have them. Unique jeweler-made full-size World War II officers' submarine dolphins in 14 karat gold. The piece is by J.E.Caldwell & Company of Philadelphia and engraved on reverse as a wedding present: TO THE BEST, BEST MAN. The dolphins are striking in appearance. A lovely red-orange age patina has formed in the recesses of the badge; images do not do it justice.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War II.
SIZE:
Approximately 13/16" in height and 2-11/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
14 karat gold (11.6 pennyweight).
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
Engraved: TO THE BEST, BEST MAN, Stamped: J.E.C. & CO. 14K.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJJX11 LACIEX2/12 SABEJX01/17
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The dolphins are striking in appearance. A lovely red-orange age patina has formed in the recesses of the badge; images do not do it justice.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
