Bidspirit auction | Collection of Ten Vintage Society
Collection of Ten Vintage Society Pins #1 - Collection of Ten Vintage Society Pins #1 This vintage lot contains the following 10 pieces of Society pins: 1) Circular pin in white & red enamel with a cross and deer and the characters ”HFC, ” tests 8k - likely gold-filled, approx 15.5mm in diameter, has a screw back with no closure, weighs 0.83 grams. 2) Circular pin @ approx 14.6mm in diameter, has the characters ”FLT” in enamel on a decorative front, tests 8k - likely gold-filled, has the old ”C-Clasp” closure and weighs 0.94 grams. 3) Circular pin @ approx 14.6mm in diameter reads ”20 Years Membership of BRT” on red enamel, no back included for screw finding, weighs 0.97 grams and tests 9k - could be gold-filled - bid with discretion please. 4) Green enamel leaf style pin reads ”WMA, ” is approx 14mm tall and has no back finding included, tests mostly copper and zinc with a gold plate. 5) Cool eagle pin has the old ”C-Clasp” closure, is approx 3/4” tall, has blue and white enamel and reads ”FPP, ” pin tests copper and zinc with a gold plate. 6) Tiny ”K of C” pin is missing the back finding, is done in red, white & blue enamel (some loss), is approx 10.2mm tall, tests copper and zinc w/gold overlay. 7) ”Rotary International” circle pin is approx 9.5mm in diameter, missing the back closure, has a tiny melee-size diamond center, tests 14k gold and weighs 0.65 grams. 8) Small pin in blue & white enamel reads ”U.M.W. Of A. 1898 8 Hours” and is approx 9.5mm in diameter, tests primarily copper and zinc w/gold overlay. 9) Pin with old ”C-Clasp” closure has the letter ”E” in blue enamel with a white enamel ”C” - piece is approx 3/4” tall and tests gold-filled, weighs 0.64 grams. 10) Pin with old ”C-Clasp” closure reads ”P of H, F.H.C.F.” Pin has green, blue & red enamel (some loss), piece is approx 12mm tall, weighs 0.61 grams and tests 8k, likely gold-filled. Condition: We have endeavored to describe all items to the best of our ability- however THIS IS NOT A WARRANTY. All items are SOLD AS IS. Personal inspection is recommended and welcomed during preview and any time before item is sold. The omission of a condition report in no way indicates the item is without flaws, damage, and age wear. Specific condition questions are welcomed at least 24 hours prior to the start of the auction. Each item's description is independent and should not be used as a precedent to judge other items. If you cannot ascertain the information to bid with certainty, please do not bid. Jewelry and precious metals are not automatically tested. This includes items that are stamped and hallmarked. Some items have been scanned in the Niton DXL. The readings have been noted, but this IS NOT A GUARANTEE. Personal inspection is always the best way for an individual to make the most informed bidding decisions. Precious stones are not tested or removed from mountings to determine carat. Appraisals are attached for some items. THIS IS ALSO IN NO WAY A GUARANTEE. An appraisal is based on one professional's opinion. WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL EXPRESSED AND OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY WITH REGARD TO ANY SALE MADE THROUGH APPLE TREE AUCTION CENTER. By bidding on the item you agree to any and all of these terms. We have many satisfied, repeat customers and look forward to the opportunity to count you as one. We hope you will consider previewing and attending one of our auctions in person.