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Lot 276:
A Collection of 22 Assorted International Travel, Charitable, and Cultural Enamel Lapel Pins and Badges
Description
A collection of 22 assorted enamel and metal lapel pins and badges representing various international travel destinations, charitable organisations, and cultural icons. The items are primarily constructed from gilt or silver-tone base metals with enamel finishes.
Identifiable subjects within the collection include:
Travel and Tourism: Souvenir pins for Praha (Prague), an Austria heraldic shield, and Swiss Alpine souvenir pins for Jungfraujoch Top of Europe and Schilthorn. Circular pictorial pins include the Ashmolean Museum Oxford, Blue John Cavern Castleton, Lulworth Cove, and The Lakes.
Charitable and Organisations: A boot-shaped pin for The Samaritans, a U.C.F. Daffodil Appeal flower pin, a black silhouette pin with the letters MD (Muscular Dystrophy), and a black circular pin featuring a scouting fleur-de-lis.
Cultural and Commercial: A large circular pin for the Coleraine Music Festival, a silver-tone profile bust of William Shakespeare, an advertising pin for Guinness featuring the toucan mascot, a rectangular NASA pin with the worm logo, and a character pin in the style of Strawberry Shortcake.
National and Heraldic: A United States of America flag pin and various heraldic shields, including one resembling the Hungarian coat of arms.
The pieces date from the late 20th century to the contemporary period and feature various fastening mechanisms including clutch-back and safety-pin styles.
Condition report:
The items are in good overall condition, showing typical signs of age-related wear. There are light surface scratches to the enamel and metal components. Patina and light oxidation are present on the metal surfaces, primarily on the reverses. The enamel on most pieces appears intact with no significant chipping or loss.
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