EARLY ALL CELLULOID ENCASED POCKET MIRROR WITH W&H 1897 PATENT FOR PHILADELPHIA READING TERMINAL MARKET BUTCHER.
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Winning Bid:
$236.00
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
2" dia. Numerous silvering dots off mirror but still 97% complete. One of the very earliest advertising pocket mirrors by Whitehead & Hoag made entirely of silvered glass mirror encased by 100% celluloid frame. Curl names W&H plus "Pat. Nov 2 1897". On the mirror side, the outer rim is normally a tin collet but on this the rim is rolled celluloid forming an edge to hold the glass in place. Issued by "Oscar A. Fow & Son" located in the famous Reading Terminal Market, featuring long horn steer image. Cello is NM. One seen in our 54 years. Alan Weinberg Collection.
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