RARE BUTTON FOR “JIM KEY/BAND OF MERCY” FROM HAKE COLLECTION AND CPB.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Winning Bid:
$44.28 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, January 20, 2010 1:00:00 AM)
Time Left:
Ended
Auction:
Auction #199 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 972 in auction 199
Value Code:
E - $50 to $75 Help Icon
Item Description
1.25" with backpaper by Western Badge of St. Paul.  Noticeable but only moderately dark spotting over much of the surface.  Text also includes the words "Lafayette School."  Jim Key served as a symbol for the fledgling movement for humane treatment of animals.  As such, visionary Bostonian George Angell of the Massachusettes Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Humane Education Association seized on the horse as proof that animals can think and reason.  Hake book Collectible Pin-Back Buttons photo example Animals Section #8.  Button is c. 1905.  Comes with Hake's COA.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)