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Up for sale is a fantastic piece of American telecommunications history: a Vintage Illinois Bell Telephone Company Employee Service Anniversary Award double-charm jewelry assembly.This custom heirloom piece features two unique circular textured milestone charms attached to a thick, decorative gold-tone heavy link chain. In the legacy Bell Telephone system, specific gemstone combinations were awarded to employees every 5 years to honor career dedication.SPECIFIC CHARM DETAILS:1. THE TOP CHARM (15-YEAR SERVICE ANNIVERSARY AWARD)
• Milestone: 15 Years of dedicated service.
• Gemstones: Features three green accent stones set perfectly beneath the central logo shield.
• Design: Open-cut circular frame with detailed swirl borders around the \"ILLINOIS BELL\" insignia.2. THE BOTTOM CHARM (25-YEAR SERVICE ANNIVERSARY AWARD)
• Milestone: 25-Year Quarter-Century career milestone.
• Gemstones: Features two pink/red rubies flanking a central clear diamond-style accent stone.
• Design: Matches the circular dimensions of the top charm, featuring a unique textured diamond-mesh grid pattern on the reverse side.PRODUCT DETAILS:
• Company: Illinois Bell Telephone Co.
• Front Design: Detailed textured filigree borders framing the iconic corporate bell shield.
• Versatility: Can be worn as a statement watch-chain style bracelet, repurposed into a necklace, or collected as a historical artifact.COSMETIC CONDITION:
• Gorgeous vintage condition with an incredibly bright, uniform gold luster.
• No signs of heavy plating wear or green oxidation.
• All miniature accent stones are completely original, intact, and firmly set.
• The connection links and structural chain links are secure.Please view all high-resolution macro photos to verify the precise physical condition, dimensions, and authentic markings before offerding or buying.
