“JO-JO’S CIRCUS CLUB” AMONG FIRST EVER BUTTONS TO SHOW PHOTO OF A CLOWN.
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Winning Bid:
$114.80 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, January 21, 2010 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #199 - Part II
Item numbers 973 through 2378 in auction 199
Value Code:
F/G - $75 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
This 1.25” showing man in whiteface makeup is an extremely early button with covered tin back and vertical pin c. the 1896-1904 era. In addition, this was a button for a club “Member” and it is an extremely early use of that concept on a button. Cello surface does have a light vertical scratch up the center with 2 even fainter hairlines going off to the right but these 3 marks are just a little apparent in reflected light. Button still displays Exc. and is totally clean. Early and rare.
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