Lot 121: An Assortment of Metal Novelty Lapel Pins, Including Cars and Horses
This lot comprises seven metal novelty lapel pins, each featuring a relief-cast design. The collection includes two veteran touring cars, two bridled horse heads, a turtle, a five-petaled flower, and a leaf. The pins are of cast metal construction with an antiqued finish. Each car pin bears a relief-cast inscription reading DIMPUS on the side panel. No other maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the items. Each pin is fitted with a butterfly clutch fastener to the reverse.
Width: 15mm – 45mm
Weight: Light.
Condition report:
The items show signs of environmental exposure and handling. A yellowish surface tarnish and residue is visible on the front faces of the two touring car pins (photo 1). The metal across the collection exhibits a dull patina with areas of surface oxidation throughout (photo 2). All seven pieces retain their functional butterfly clutch fasteners (photo 4).
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