A Pair of 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Polychrome Enamel 'National Society of The Colonial Dames of America' Badges, Bailey Banks and Biddle,
Sale 691 - Important Jewelry and Timepieces
Sep 10, 2019
4:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $813
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Pair of 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Polychrome Enamel 'National Society of The Colonial Dames of America' Badges, Bailey Banks and Biddle,
consisting of a Massachusetts badge for Frances Lord Blatchford, dated 1906 and a Connecticut badge for Barbara Blatchford Fowler, dated 1923.
Stamp: BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE PHIL.
Stamp: BB&B 14K.
19.90 dwts. (including ribbons)
Stamp: BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE PHIL.
Stamp: BB&B 14K.
19.90 dwts. (including ribbons)
Property from the Collection of a Founding Family, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report
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The badges measure approximately 3 inches in length. The Massachusetts badge is in overall good condition. The ribbon on the Connecticut badge shows signs of wear with fading and frayed areas. There is a minor tear in the ribbon near the upper right hand corner. Enamel is intact on both badges. Superficial scratching to the metal is consistent with wear.
The badges measure approximately 3 inches in length. The Massachusetts badge is in overall good condition. The ribbon on the Connecticut badge shows signs of wear with fading and frayed areas. There is a minor tear in the ribbon near the upper right hand corner. Enamel is intact on both badges. Superficial scratching to the metal is consistent with wear.
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