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Up for sale is a fantastic, curated collection of 7 vintage men’s railroad jewelry pieces spanning the 1930s through the 1960s. This lot perfectly captures the transition era of American railroading and includes iconic uniform button tie tacks alongside highly detailed figural locomotive clips.
All pieces are in excellent vintage condition with beautiful natural patina, crisp stampings, and fully functional hardware.
🚂 What is Included in This 7-Piece Lot:
5 Legacy Uniform Button Tie Tacks (Circa 1930s–1950s Buttons)
These are authentic, historic employee uniform buttons professionally converted into premium tie tacks with high-quality mid-century bullet-clutch backings and security chains with T-bars. These are heavy brass/nickel-base pieces treated with a classic gold-toned finish.
- Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR): Features the iconic interlocking "PRR" inside the classic Keystone logo.
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad (L&N): Features the distinct stylized "L&N" monogram inside a rectangular frame.
- New York Central Railroad (N.Y.C.): Silver-toned button with bold serif "N.Y.C." stamping.
- Southern Railway (SOU): Gold-toned brass button featuring the interlaced initials "SR".
- Union Pacific Railroad: Silver-toned button with "UNION PACIFIC" beautifully embossed in a stylized arc.
2 Figural Locomotive Tie Clips (Circa 1950s–1960s)
- PRR GG1 Electric Locomotive Tie Clip: A beautifully detailed, streamlined brass alligator-style spring clip depicting the legendary Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 electric engine.
- Classic Steam Engine Tie Bar: A highly detailed, 3D mid-century figural steam locomotive tie bar celebrating the golden age of steam.
📦 Condition & Shipping:
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Please see photos for close-up details of the front designs and the matching jewelry hardware on the backs.
- Material: Gold-toned/silver-toned base metals and brass (classic uniform button construction, not solid gold).
- Shipping: Will be securely packed in a sturdy box and shipped promptly with tracking to ensure it arrives safely to your collection
