ARTIFACT: This is a great early 1900s badge for the Claremont (Street) Railway & (Electric) Lighting Company in Claremont, New Hampshire. The railway's passenger service ended around 1932 and freight service continued until sometime in the 1950s. The badge reads CLAREMONT RY. & LIGHTING CO. 19.
VINTAGE: Circa early 1900s.
SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" height and 2-5/16" width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel-plated brass with painted black lettering.
ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety-style pin.
MARKINGS: None.
ITEM NOTES: This is from a street railway collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX02 LBIEX6/10 SLCDEX2/12
CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some moderate abrasions and a bit of the paint is worn .
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.