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Fabulous, Huge 1894 Westerly, Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine #1 Parade Ribbon

$ 79.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent)
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return policy details: Item must be returned in the same condition it was received. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or issues prior to returning the item.

    Description

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    ARTIFACT:
    This is a fabulous and huge Westerly, Rhode Island steam fire engine No. 1 parade ribbon from June 14, 1894. The ribbon is in a beautiful shade of scarlet with fantastic gold wire fringing at the bottom. A cream-colored flap at the top has a great sequined star and a bar at the top of the ribbon reads WESTERLY.
    VINTAGE:
    Circa 1894.
    SIZE:
    Approximately 10-3/8” length and 2-3/4” width.
    CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
    Plated brass, brass, wire tassels, sequins, printed silk ribbon.
    ATTACHMENT:
    Horizontal safety-style pin.
    MARKINGS:
    FROM WM. H. (?) BROWN SOCIETY GOODS 45 EDDY STREET, PROVIDENCE, R.I.
    ITEM NOTES:
    This is from a firefighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX11 LAEJX1/11 SAAEX9/16
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    CONDITION:
    8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The ribbon has light wear and minor discoloration on the cream-colored portion of the ribbon, with light tarnishing to the wire fringe.
    GUARANTEE:
    As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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