Angus & Coote 1939 Sterling Silver Enamel Badge Rare Collectible Pin
1939 Sterling Silver Northbridge Golf Club Angus and Coote Engraved Miss Beer.
This exceptional and scarce collectible is an original 1939 sterling silver membership badge from the prestigious Northbridge Golf Club, Sydney, Australia.
Expertly crafted by the renowned Australian jeweller Angus & Coote, this badge features striking deep blue enamel detailing with N.G.C. and Northbridge emblazoned across the front. The reverse is finely engraved "Miss Beer - 7.6.39", confirming its issue on 7 June 1939, just months before the outbreak of the Second World War. The back is also stamped "Angus & Coote Syd Sil", verifying its sterling silver construction and quality.
This piece is particularly significant as it was awarded to a female member of Northbridge Golf Club in the 1930s — a time when women's participation in golf was rare and often limited. The personalised engraving elevates this badge beyond a simple membership token, transforming it into a tangible piece of Australian sporting and social history.
Why this badge is important:
• Pre-WWII date (1939): Scarce pre-war survival, adding historical gravitas.
• Sterling silver construction: Premium issue, unlike common base-metal club badges.
• Angus & Coote maker: One of Australia's most respected jewellers and silversmiths.
• Named provenance: Engraved to Miss Beer, representing rare women's golf history.
• Northbridge Golf Club heritage: Established 1927, one of Sydney's iconic courses.
Features:
• Era: Pre-WWII, dated 7 June 1939
• Club: Northbridge Golf Club, Sydney NSW
• Maker: Angus & Coote, Sydney
• Material: Sterling Silver with enamel front
• Engraved: Miss Beer (female member)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor age-related patina, original enamel intact, strong pin and clasp.
This is more than a badge — it is a rare, museum-worthy artifact of Australian golf, women's sport, and pre-WWII social history. A premium addition to any serious collection of golf memorabilia, enamel badges, or Angus & Coote silverwork.
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