Great, Early MGM Lion Logo Lapel Pin Ca. 1920's by Steiner Uniform Co., New York
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Great, Early MGM Lion Logo Lapel Pin Ca. 1920's by Steiner Uniform Co., New York

Code: mtvm10001mlh
$165.00


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ARTIFACT: Great, early MGM (late 1920's) Lion Logo lapel pin by Steiner Uniform Co. in New York. The pin features the lion's head in the center in lovely detail, surrounding it reads: "ARS GRATIA ARTIS" (Art for Art's Sake). The base of the pin features a clown – or theater type mask. The reverse reads: "STEINER UNIFORM NEW YORK", "MADE IN ENGLAND". The lapel pin could of possibly been worn by ushers of the theater.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1920's

SIZE: Approximately: 7/8" x 1"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt brass

ATTACHMENT: Single screw post, stabilizer pin, and disc backing.

MARKINGS: "STEINER UNIFORM NEW YORK", "MADE IN ENGLAND"

ITEM NOTES: This is from an movies and entertainment collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJM15 LAFEX7/15

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The lapel pin shows moderate wear, much of the gilt remains intact.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.