Vintage enameled Sainte Hélène Nice organ pin, old music badge

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique pin depicts a stylized organ, identifiable by the vertical arrangement of its pipes and the schematic representation of the keyboards at the bottom. The object has an irregular shape that follows the contours of the instrument, with a predominantly light green decor and details painted in pastel and golden hues. The base of the pin bears a legible inscription: "STE HÉLÈNE NICE," suggesting a reference to the Sainte-Hélène church located in Nice, known for its architecture and remarkable organ.

The surface has a glossy finish, typical of enameled pins from the late 20th century, with a slightly textured effect visible on the golden areas. The contours are outlined with a golden border, accentuating the decorative effect. The organ pipes, in different heights, offer a graphic relief that catches the eye and recalls the instrument's characteristic silhouette.

The object features a sober color palette: pale green for the pipes, touches of brown for the ends of the keyboards, and a purple background for the inscription "STE HÉLÈNE NICE." No manufacturer's logo or date is visible on the shown side. The overall design clearly evokes the style of souvenir pins distributed at events or for emblematic places in the 1980s-1990s.

The pin shows some signs of wear on the prominent parts, particularly micro-scratches and slight tarnishing of the gold on the edges, which indicate past use or prolonged storage. No major chips or structural defects are visible on the presented side.

This antique badge constitutes a visual souvenir of a place or a musical event in Nice, and highlights the iconography of the organ, a central instrument in many historic French churches.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear, micro-scratches on the gilded and enameled surface. See photo for detailed condition.

Did you know? The Sainte-Hélène church in Nice has a remarkable organ, often used during concerts and ceremonies. Enameled pins representing local monuments or instruments were very popular in France in the 1980s-1990s, particularly to commemorate events or restorations of historic organs.

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