THREE RARE BATTLESHIP MAINE BUTTONS CIRCA 1898.
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Winning Bid:
$139.15 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
3
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 20, 2013 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #210 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1270 in auction 210
Value Code:
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Item Description
First is 1.5" with tin rim having geometric accents surrounding a slightly raised celluloid showing multiple explosions emanating from the battleship with text below "Remember The Maine." Reverse is tin with fix bar pin. NM displaying Mint. Second is 1.25" with original but blank back paper and fixed horizontal pin. Depicts eagle with Cuban flag over its breast and beneath slogan "Remember The Maine." All over light tan age stain but still totally free of surface wear and with high gloss. Last is 1.75". Likely missing a W&H paper if it ever had one. Reads "U.S. Battleship 'Maine.'" Red and blue colors were once a little bit deeper toned but still clean and NM.
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