WOMEN AND BICYCLES CIRCA 1896 BUTTON TRIO PLUS LAPEL STUD.
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$115.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #213 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1062 in auction 213
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Item Description
Each is 7/8". The three buttons have W&H back papers all c.1896, two with some age dots and one with small tear. The lapel stud also carries W&H name. First is beautiful color button for "Iver Johnson Cycles." Second shows woman standing next to three-wheel bike with brand name "'Cygnet'" while bottom edge reads "John Wanamaker/Philadelphia & New York." Design just a hair off center to the right. Third shows female figure in American flag outfit and representing Miss Liberty or in this case "Columbia" with additional text "Compliments Of Hart Cycle Co./Phila. Pa." Couple tiny age marks on background. Last shows woman in bloomer style outfit with text "The Stull Special/Chicago." Couple of pinpoints of age on the extreme rim edge. Last two are Fine and glossy while first two are NM displaying Mint. The Iver Johnson shows up once in a while but the other three are rare.
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