22 OF 30 FROM SCARCE 1930s TRAVEL/ADVENTURE SET BY PLAY BUTTON GUM.
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:
$459.75
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
This set is listed in the Hake/Levin book Buttons In Sets but the set listed is of litho tin whereas this group is comprised of celluloid buttons. The litho set was made by Bastian whereas this cello set was made by Whitehead & Hoag. Each of these has a back paper with the exception of #25. In addition to the W&H name, the text on the back paper reads "Play Button Gum/First Series/Nos. 1 to 30/Wm. J. Wischmann, Inc. Brooklyn, N.Y." The buttons in this group include: 4, 6 (previously unknown but now known to be flag of Brazil), 7, 9-17, 19-22, 24-29. What appears on the #8 button remains unknown so if anyone out there happens to have it we would appreciate the information. These are quite scarce in their litho form and rare in their celluloid form. 22 of 30 in the set all NM to Mint.
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.
