PRETTY LADY OVAL CELLO PIN WITH BRASS BACK PLATE FOR CHOCOLATE MAKERS.
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Winning Bid:
$236.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
239 Session I
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Item Description
2.75" and appearing from the front like an oval pocket mirror (c. 1910), except for six tiny triangular brass pointed tabs which it turns out are holding the celluloid front to a full sized flat brass plate with fixed bar pin and text above "Gottmann/&/Kretchmer/Chocolate Makers/Chicago". We've never seen another celluloid of this size attached to a brass back plate likely because the cost far exceed that of the same celluloid with a glass mirror and tin collet. Only one known to us. Rare. Exc.
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