A Pair of 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Polychrome Enamel 'National Society of The Colonial Dames of America' Badges, Bailey Banks and Biddle,

consisting of a Massachusetts badge for Frances Lord Blatchford, dated 1906 and a Connecticut badge for Barbara Blatchford Fowler, dated 1923.
Stamp: BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE PHIL.
Stamp: BB&B 14K.
19.90 dwts. (including ribbons)

Property from the Collection of a Founding Family, Chicago, Illinois

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The badges measure approximately 3 inches in length. The Massachusetts badge is in overall good condition. The ribbon on the Connecticut badge shows signs of wear with fading and frayed areas. There is a minor tear in the ribbon near the upper right hand corner. Enamel is intact on both badges. Superficial scratching to the metal is consistent with wear.

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Ms. Guilbault is a Graduate Gemologist and has traveled the country evaluating important jewelry collections including antique, period and contemporary pieces. She first joined the firm in 2003, where she became the Director of Jewelry & Watches and Director of Consignments. In 2007, Katie joined Trabert & Hoeffer as an appraiser and sales associate. Following her time at Trabert & Hoeffer, Katie launched a jewelry consulting business, providing fine jewelry appraisal and custom design services. She returned to Freeman's in 2017 as a Senior Specialist of Jewelry & Watches. Katie brings a wealth of valuation experience to Southern California, as she establishes Freeman's expanded presence on the West Coast.

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Marisa Ackerman is a specialist in the Jewelry & Watches Department at Hindman.

Ms. Ackerman brings over 15 years of retail experience to her role as a specialist at Hindman. Most recently, she earned her certification in gemology and worked as the in-store appraiser and sales consultant for Hurdle’s Jewelry in Boulder, Colorado. She developed long-standing relationships with clients and helped guide them in their jewelry purchases and insuring their collections. At Hindman she combines her passion for jewelry with her educational background. Ms. Ackerman has a BA in history from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is a Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers.

Marisa Ackerman is a specialist in the Jewelry & Watches Department at Hindman.

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A Pair of 14 Karat Yellow Gold and Polychrome Enamel 'National Society of The Colonial Dames of America' Badges, Bailey Banks and Biddle,

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