Vintage Pair American Optical AO 10 & 50 Year 10K Gold Service Award Lapel Pins
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:536399 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Metal: 10K Gold |
10 YEAR AND 50 YEAR,
10K YELLOW GOLD LAPEL PINS
FROM AMERICAN OPTICAL,
HISTORIC USA MAKER OF OPTICAL SYSTEMS,
SUCH AS EYEGLASSES AND MEDICAL DEVICES
BOTH ARE SIMILAR IN DESIGN AND SIZE,
MEASURING 7/16" WIDE,
TOTAL WEIGHT OF BOTH IS 3.6 GRAMS
Each show light wear from use and storage, including minor marks and scratches. Both are very clean, shine nice as they are, with no major issues at all.<...br>
The 10 year pin has a safety pin and clasp that is straight and tight, and is hallmarked on the back 10K LEAVENS, the hallmark for historic USA jewelry maker, Leavens Manufacturing Co. The 50 year pin comes with a small diamond on the front and is of a screwback style. It works, is very secure, and the surface of the screw has been tested to be about 9K gold. It is hallmarked on the back of this pin 10K-B. We believe this to be the hallmark for historic USA jewelry maker, Bastain Brothers.
This is a very nice, very collectible set who may currently or previous worked for AO, you collect optical advertising, or unique corporate service fine jewelry like this! Wear them on a favorite jacket to work and functions or add them to a historical archive!
DON'T MISS OUT!
Would make a great gift idea for that special someone you know, too!
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