PAIR OF SCARCE EARLY SOCALIST AND I.W.W. LAPEL STUDS.
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Winning Bid:
$328.90 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 18, 2015 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #214 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1007 in auction 214
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Item Description
Early 1900's .75" dia. member's enamel on brass lapel stud reading "Socialist Party/Workers Of The World Unite". Showing classic globe and clasp hands with this exceptionally early version actually showing hand engraved pair of shaking hands. Reverse has threaded cap with text"Judson Enamel Co. Chicago" plus jewelry workers union symbol of acorns facing opposite directions and stamped with the letters "IU" for the national union. Earliest design we've seen. Second has "I.W.W. in relief with enamel paint as background. A rare design variety. Exc./NM.
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