FOUR ADVERTISING SPECIALTY CELLULOID TOOTHPICKS FROM EARLY 1900s.
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Winning Bid:
$149.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #207 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1234 in auction 207
Value Code:
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Item Description
The tallest of these is 2.5" and with the celluloid toothpick swung open the size becomes 3.5". First is a figural bottle of "Bouvier Buchu Gin" with additional text on reverse "For The Kidneys & Bladder." Made by Bastian. Next is fish with text "Boothby's Home Of Sea Food Phila." Reverse includes "Shore Dinner's." Third is the "Lobster Oyster & Chop House" in NYC. Last is for "Pick The Best/John Harper 5¢ Cigar." Reverse text "After Dinner Smoke John Harper Cigar Universally Admired." The fish holds a pair of picks whereas the other three each have three picks. NM displaying Mint. All are scarce. See following two related items.
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