1890s San Francisco Jockey Club Member Lapel by Shreve Co. Named to R. Van Brant

Description

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ARTIFACT:
Fabulous 1890’s San Francisco Jockey Club member lapel badge in silver and enameled gold by Shreve & Co. and named to “R. VAN BRANT”. 1896 Goodwin’s Official Annual Turf Guide shows R. Van Brant as the owner of a winning horse “Cabrillo”, as do other newspapers/etc. from the late 1890’s. The front of the lapel stud shows a jockey riding an open stride, galloping horse in gold high relief detail against a blue enameled background. The outer edge of the badge is white enamel and reads: “SAN FRANCISCO JOCKEY CLUB MEMBER”.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1890’s
SIZE:
Approximately 7/8” in diameter
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Enameled gold
ATTACHMENT:
Lapel stud
MARKINGS:
“R. VAN BRANT”, “SHREVE & CO.”
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Clubs & Organizations collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFJX15 LBBGEX/15
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CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The lapel badge shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the enameled details remain intact, overall handsome patina.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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