FOUR BEAUTIFUL CARNIVAL BUTTONS C. 1898-1899.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Winning Bid:
$143.75
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Each is 1.75". First with a back paper by W&H used only 1898 reads "Dubuque Carnival, Oct. 2 to 7." Masked lady with array of clowns, jesters and a devil along the lower rim. One barely noticeable grey dot at 10 o'clock. Next and also with 1898 W&H paper has masked lady in sailor outfit with text "Topeka's Third Annual Carnival." Third also with W&H paper has text "Milwaukee Carnival, 1898/July 27 To July 3." Button is seen much more frequently in smaller 7/8" size and is rare in this large 1.75" size. Reverse collet has a single tiny indent. Last is with W&H paper although with stain marks all over. However, the celluloid remains essentially Mint and has wonderful scene of a long-horn steer with three clowns perched on the head and horns. Issued for "St. Joseph's Jubilee" with added text "Big Week/Big Parades/Illuminated Streets/September 4-9, 1899." Rare and we've seen only about five of these. All are NM displaying Mint with minor exceptions as noted.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)
Review your bid and press the Confirm Your Bid button below. Important: By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item listed below if you are the winning bidder.
You haven't placed any bids.
