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ARTIFACT:
Fabulous 1912, dated Brown University Brownie Football Badge. Engraving on back shows original owners initials "LFB", badge is gilt sterling silver with red enamel and is made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle.
We are not certain if this was an early Mascot alternative to Bruno the Brown Bear, which dates back to 1904, or just a play on the Brown name, but it was definitely at least quasi-official, having been manufactured by the esteemed Philadelphia jewelry firm of Bailey, Banks & Biddle
VINTAGE:
Circa 1912.
SIZE:
1 1/8" in height x 3/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled & gilt silver.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop in locking clasp.
MARKINGS:
B. B. & B. SILVER and engraved "LFB 1912".
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a State University and Colleges collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay01/12/20 MBJJX14 LEGEX11/14 SLFGEX02/10/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): Badge shows extremely light surface wear, nearly all the enameled details remain intact, even lovely patina.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
