POPEYE "WEST PHILLY" HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION BUTTON "JANUARY 1960."
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Winning Bid:
$277.83 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #212 - Part II
Item numbers 989 through 2633 in auction 212
Value Code:
H/I - $200 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
Large 3" from area w/tradition since the 1930s of using characters, most often unlicensed, for class buttons. Signature by his foot of student artist. Maker on curl Phila. Badge. In reflected light, surface shows many all over scratches. However, none cut through the cello and while several are long vast majority are .25"-.75". Button has full gloss and no stain so displays NM when viewed straight on. This rare button is our 2nd seen and the first in Auction #191 exceeded $500.00. Also see Gratz High School button #639 showing Little Max of Joe Palooka.
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