ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR STICKPIN PAIR AND CLASSIC "HEINZ" PICKLE GIVE-AWAY.
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Winning Bid:
$51.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 22, 2011 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #203 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1428 in auction 203
Value Code:
E - $50 to $75 Help Icon
Item Description
First is 2-1/8" enamel on brass stickpin showing building and reading "Louisiana Purchase Exposition 1904." This is Mint. Next is green composition figural replica of a pickle 1.25" long. Front has the company name while reverse reads "St. Louis '04." Top has loop holding a movable brass ring. Minor age but Exc. Last is 2-3/8" tall brass stickpin showing the "1904" flag plus logo of firm with text "The Friedman Shoe." Celluloid has a slight vertical bend in it at two different places but it still displays cleanly. Reverse has text "Two Great Events/Our Golden Jubilee And The Worlds Fair. Friedman Brothers Shoe Co., St. Louis, U.S.A. Fiftieth Anniversary 1904." Celluloid is loose on the pin to the point where it could slide off. Three scarce pieces.
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