RARE COLOR BUTTON PREDICTS BRYAN'S "TOTAL ECLIPSE NOV. 6" OF McKINLEY.
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Winning Bid:
$8,738.85
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #204 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1446 in auction 204
Item Description
The several varieties of the "Eclipse" themed buttons from 1900 are among the most desirable buttons in the hobby. This 1.25" great design features Bryan on a symbolic silver circle partially covering McKinley on his symbolic gold circle. Each circle has a pair of flag accents. Fine golden lines representing sun rays extend from the McKinley circle. As with the example in the Harris Collection, at the bottom edge some of the curl text can be seen. Text reads in full "Made By Crescent Art Gallery K.C. Mo." There is no backpaper and probably the button was never issued with one. The button is totally free of stain and has perfect centering, high gloss and almost total absence of surface wear. There is a tiny bit of air under the cello mostly above and to right of McKinley photo but this is exceedingly minor and overall the button is about as close to Mint as made as possible. A rare gem.
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