THREE 1930s CHARACTER PINS FROM THE RICHARD MERKIN COLLECTION.
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Winning Bid:
$82.22 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 21, 2013 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #208 - Part II
Item numbers 1278 through 3040 in auction 208
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Item Description
First is a rare enamel on brass Kewpie pin measuring 1-1/8" tall. A little rippling on the pin shaft. Pair of near invisible hairlines on her fleshtone face but piece still displays essentially Mint. Only the second we've seen. Next is highly domed cloth covered button 15/16" with 1.5" ribbon reading "Tillie The Toiler." Last is 1-7/16" tall enamel on silvered brass Popeye. Mint. From the Richard Merkin Collection. Comes with Hake's COA.
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