AUTO RACE 20 ENAMEL ON METAL PINS BEGINNING WITH INDIANAPOLIS 1947 PLUS TWO “MATCHBOX.”
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, July 15, 2015 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #215 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 987 in auction 215
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Item Description
Items are 1” to 1.5” wide. Most of the first 18 pieces are enamel on metal but last in row two is a sticker on metal and the first two in row five are enamel paint on metal. The first four with green flag and checkered flag are inscribed in order “500/Ind./1947”, “1949”, “1956”, “1959”. In row two the pair of cars have no text. Third item reads “Ansted Corp” and is marked Sterling. Last item in that row has “Hong Kong” on reverse pin. The next seven items in rows three and four are each marked on reverse “Hookfast.” Last item in row four has a brass back. One flag is missing 60% of the enameling. First item in row five has no text while the second reads “Indy 500.” Last two items are silver plastic with silver label picturing a vehicle. One showing the car of Rick Mears from 1989 and the other showing the car of Johnny Rutherford from 1980. Reverses of these have the “Indianapolis Speedway” logo and text “Matchbox/Indianapolis 500.” All are NM to Mint except the one noted.
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