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Wildly interesting old antique BPOE lapel, button, or hat pin:
*Well loved old Benevolent andProtective Order of Elks 30 year anniversary piece
*Very fine and detailed
*Evident from looking at the reverse side that someone one has gone to great lengths to preserve this beloved piece, it showsa lot better from the front side
*Bright cobalt blue enamel really sets off the thirty year banner
*Age / Era: I am guessing this to be late 1800\'s toearly1900\'s
*Closure: Screw wing nut meant to be threaded on the post
*Material / Metal: Interesting very old mix of gold, gold plated / filled, silver, enamel, and precious gems. The diamond tests to be genuine and the round cabochon eyes are either ruby or rhodolite garnets
*Marks: Marked with a makers mark on the gold plated or filled backing - I believe itreadsH & O or O & H, the bottom 30 year banner is marked STERLING and I am assuming the elk body itself is gold
*Measurements: Not including the screw back - the pin itself measures about 1/2\" tall x 7/16\" wide
*Weight: 1.6 grams on my scale
*CONDITION: Acceptable condition for the age - one or both antler tips appear to have beenretypedor reinforced with silver vs gold and there may be small blemishes or chips in the diamond upon inspection with magnification. View & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina, and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren\'t considered damaged. I will note anything glaring or distracting. Please utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all.
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