TAFT & BRYAN "BILLY'S SMILE" PAIR OF 1908 CAMPAIGN WALL PLAQUES.
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Winning Bid:
$576.31 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
11
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 26, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #235 Session I
Value Code:
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Item Description
4x4.5". 1908. First is Taft in high relief bronze attached to a 5.5x6.75" painted wood plaque. "Billy's Smile" appears on coat collar w/reverse metal label indicating "Real Bronze" w/Newark, N. J. Foundry Copyright. Only light wear from limited use. VF. Second is Bryan in high relief painted plaster reading "Bill Bryan's Smile" below likeness. A 1" metal plaque is applied in back and reads "Bill Bryan Smile" and "Wm. Jennings Bryan Likes Democrats To Smile." Scattered and minimal paint loss. VF. A charming pair.
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