ALAMEDA COUNTRY STORE 1903 BUTTON WITH OAKLAND CARNIVAL BACKSTORY.
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Winning Bid:
$236.00 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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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
1.25" with covered metal back by Pin-Lock and horizontal bar pin. Shows man holding a pole and wearing high boots approaching a log building with "Store" across the roof front. Rim text includes "June 23rd-July 4th '03." Store has bright gold background behind it. Rim does show blending  traces of age stain but detracting little from the wonderful color. Full gloss. One known. Newspaper article a week in advance announced "40,000 Articles Offered At The Country Store" ..." during the Oakland St. Carnival by the Alameda Gentlemen's Charitable Association. "Jimmy Munro, Auctioneer" encouraged "All Alamedans To Take Your Pick Early" for charity. California Button Collection.
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