ROOSEVELT "GET IN THE BANDWAGON" RARE 1904 ELEPHANT & DRUM PORTRAIT BUTTON HAKE #3239.
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Winning Bid:
$5,725.45 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
24
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 24, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #231 Part I
Value Code:
L - $2,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
1.25". Don't confuse this button w/its re-pin counterparts produced from original papers in the 1940s, this example is an original w/correct collet and retaining original "Baltimore Badge Co." back paper. This exceptional design features TR's portrait in a large drum carried by a marching elephant. Light even age toning of cream paper and moderate surface wear in reflected light. Exc. Opportunities to acquire true originals of this design are rare and w/only a few original specimens known in any condition this is a special opportunity to obtain a cornerstone TR button. Bob Westerman Collection.
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