BRYAN/SEWELL 1896 “X RAYS” MECHANICAL FLAG STICKPIN.
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Winning Bid:
$632.50
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction 190 - Part I
Item numbers 1 though 954 and 3000 through 3054 in auction 190.
Item Description
2.5” stickpin holds pair of 7/8” metal panels with front designed as American flag and reading “X Rays.” About 65% silver luster remains. Catch at right releases front panel to pop open revealing paper photos reading “For President W.J. Bryan” and “V. President A. Sewell.” Photos are clean and NM. Reverse of back panel reads ‘Heeren Bros. & Co. Mnfrs. Pittsburg Patent Apl’d.” A rare, and in 1896, a very topical campaign novelty as x-rays were discovered in 1895 by Wilhelm Rontgen. Rarely offered.
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