FELIX THE CAT FABRIC PORTRAIT BUTTON WITH CARDBOARD EARS FROM THE HAKE COLLECTION & CPB.
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Winning Bid:
$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #197 - Part II
Item numbers 992 through 2667 in auction 197
Value Code:
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Item Description
1-1/8" highly domed button covered in fabric forming the wonderful portrait of Felix smiling. Reverse has stiff black cardboard insert to form his pointed ears. Lower right has attached ribbon reading "Not Too Close." This style button was referred to as a ladies garter button and the piece is c. 1930. Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example Comic Characters section #178. Comes with Hake's COA. Tiniest crease on each ear tip but N. Mint and totally clean. Scarce and Rare in this condition.
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