1897 MUCHINSKY UNLISTED PAIR OF BUTTONS FOR CHAMPION ROBERT FITZSIMMONS WHO BEAT CORBETT MARCH 17, 1897.
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Winning Bid:
$397.19
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 15, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
First has Fitzsimmons in apparent tuxedo with bow tie below title "Champion Of All Champions". Flag border with red stripes has faded. A rare button with equally rare construction having a tin plate on back with a high relief outer circle and a fixed vertical brass stickpin. Back has small age mark on the cello next to the metal. Ex- Joe Stone Collection and book photo example as Boxing #41 in Hake's Collectibles Pin-back Buttons 1896-1986. Fine. Rare. Second and a first seen for us is 7/8" green on white with almost the same tin reverse as the 1" in this lot. Reverse outer rim is narrower and center less concave on this 7/8". Obvious spots but full gloss and little surface wear. Fine. Rare. Paul Muchinsky Collection.
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