Nice Old 1890s "Stock" Detective Shield with Large Allen Bros. Hallmark
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Nice Old 1890s "Stock" Detective Shield with Large Allen Bros. Hallmark

Code: pdpi00005dt-CON


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a nice old circa 1890s stock detective shield badge. The badge is by Allen Bros. of Boston, Massachusetts and has a large hallmark on the reverse. The badge reads DETECTIVE in a diagonal banner and has some small engraved details for decoration.

VINTAGE: Circa 1890s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-5/8" in height and 1-1/2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical safety-style pin.

MARKINGS: ALLEN BROS. 55 CORNHILL BOSTON.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an old detective and private investigator badge collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RAD-20-14 LCDEX2/14 RET4/16

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some light wear and minor abrasions.

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