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Two Vintage Automobilia Items Including B.F. Goodrich Badge Holder and Essowings Pin - This lot features two mid-20th-century automobilia items representing the B.F. Goodrich and Esso brands. The first item is a badge holder or nameplate manufactured by the Metal Arts Co. of Rochester, New York. It is constructed of chrome-plated metal and features a circular emblem at the top with stylized BFG lettering, a laurel wreath, and the year 1870. The lower portion consists of a rectangular frame designed to hold an identification card, currently containing a blank, aged paper insert. The reverse side features a stamped maker mark for Metal Arts Co. Rochester N.Y. and a pin-back attachment. The second item is an enameled lapel pin for Essowings, a branding used by Esso for aviation-related products and promotions. The pin is made of silver-tone metal with blue and white enamel, featuring a winged design and the Essowings name in script. B.F. Goodrich Badge Holder: 2 inches x 1.5 inches Essowings Pin: 1.25 inches width.