Vintage 1870s-1880s Massachusetts Normal Art School 10K Gold Lapel Pin
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Vintage 1870s-1880s Massachusetts Normal Art School 10K Gold Lapel Pin

Code: fcb00000ma
$225.00


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ARTIFACT: This is an early Massachusetts Normal Art School (MNAS) lapel pin, possibly for graduation, in 10 karat gold. Founded in 1873, MNAS is today known as Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MASS ART). The pin shows the seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in powder blue enamel, along with a white palette and a paintbrush, which is glowing like a torch.

VINTAGE: Circa 1870s-1880s.

SIZE: 9/16" length and 5/8" width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 10 karat gold with enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a school collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.  VCEX05 VAAEX10/10 SLBBE

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): Pin shows light wear only.

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