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14K Named 1926 University of California Hospital Nurse Graduate Pin by Shreve &

$ 179.52

Availability: 72 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has only some light wear and tarnish, with a slight nick to the enamel
  • Modified Item: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Featured Refinements: Nursing Pin
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1926 graduation pin for the University of California (Hospital) Training School for Nurses, which started educating nurse in 1907. The diamond-shaped pin is in beautifully enameled 14 karat gold by Shreve & Company, a San Francisco maker, and the nurse's name is engraved on reverse. .
    VINTAGE: Circa 1926.
    SIZE: Approximately 13/16"x 13/16"
    MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 14 karat gold with enamel.
    ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
    MARKINGS: EMILY M. BIELSKI AUG. 18, 1926 SHREVE & CO. 14K.
    ITEM NOTES: This is from a nursing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.  VEJX07 LBIEX1/12
    CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin has only some light wear and tarnish, with a slight nick to the enamel.
    GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.