SUPERB 1890s EARLY 1900s LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN SILVER AND ENAMEL BADGE NY

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SUPERB 1890s EARLY 1900s LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN SILVER AND ENAMEL BADGE NY
SUPERB 1890s EARLY 1900s LEAGUE OF AMERICAN WHEELMEN SILVER AND ENAMEL BADGE NY
Description
Presented for the collector of vintage bicycle memorabilia is this wonderful little badge of the League of American Wheelmen dating from the late 1890s or early 1900s. This badge is in untouched, uncleaned, as-found condition with a wonderful patina. The badge measures 3/4 of an inch in diameter and is struck in sterling silver which has been highlighted with purple enamel. The central vignette features the League of American Wheelmen tri-winged logo and monogram. This is surrounded by a belt bearing the legend "NEW YORK STATE DIVISION" which has been highlighted with purple enamel. The enamel is in perfect condition. The reverse features a hinged pin and open loop catch which functions as it should. The badge is hallmarked on the reverse "JOHN FRICK NY STERLING." The John Frick Company was a bespoke manufacturing firm in New York City whose specialties included organizational, society, and military insignia often stuck in precious metals and featuring fine enamel work. This is an excellent specimen of his work. This fine badge would complement any collection of early bicycling ephemera or League of American Wheelmen badges and medals. Fine Americana from Brother Rabbit's hutch!
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Terms of Sale
Please tender payment within 24 hours of the close of the auction.  Once you have won the item I will consider it yours.  Once payment is received your package will be shipped the next business day.  Please ask any questions or explore any concerns BEFORE the auction ends and within an appropriate timeframe to place a bid if you so choose.  I endeavor to describe items accurately and provide accurate photos.  Condition assessments are subjective; thus, I would invite you to study the photos and ask any questions you may have in order to make your own assessment of condition before bidding.  Thank you.
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I take pride in offering a diverse assemblage of material from estates and old collections in addition to conducting all of my auctions in a NO RESERVE format with a low opening bid.  Thus, everyone has an opportunity to participate and win in an unbiased setting.
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