RARE McKINLEY 1896 MECHANICAL BADGE "THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIR/WHO SHALL OCCUPY IT?"
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Winning Bid:
$158.36 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 2, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #233 Part I
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
2.25" including reverse stickpin and not the usual construction as only the lower spring hinged chair seat is silvered brass while the non-moveable parts of the chair are a solid sheet of embossed brass. Most often seen all in silvered brass for Harrison and Cleveland. Pushing tab causes seat to fly up revealing the answer to the "Who Shall Occupy It" question with a real photo cardboard of McKinley. Photo has light crease line, front top of chair has traces of green verdigris around some lettering with even lesser traces on lower front seat. VF.
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