BLAINE PLUMED KNIGHT FERROTYPE SHELL BADGE A TOP 1884 RARITY HAKE #3078.
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Winning Bid:
$1,622.50 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #237 - Session I
Value Code:
K/L - $1,000 to $5,000 Help Icon
Item Description
2.5" tall brass shell. Draped American flags, pine tree in shield at center and diecut plumed knight at top make this a magnificent design. It's not just you, this badge has us seeing double w/both portraits featuring Blaine. Portrait at left has scattered specks in field, slight bend in reflected light and only minor emulsion wear. Portrait at right has only trivial wear. Both have a watery surface in reflected light. Shell has only minor overall wear from limited use. Overall Exc. Retains original stickpin. An exceptional badge that is our choice for the top Blaine campaign lapel piece. John Hillhouse Collection.
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