HIGH ADMIRAL CIGARETTES COLLECTION OF SHIP FUNNEL AND WEATHER FLAG BUTTONS C. 1898.
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:
$253.00 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 14, 2012 1:00:00 AM)
Time Left:
Ended
Auction:
Auction #207 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1234 in auction 207
Value Code:
G/H - $100 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
Each is 7/8" and each has backpaper with name of button maker W&H along with jobber "Riley-Klotz" plus name of issuer reading "Compliments Of The High Admiral Cigarette." The steam ship lines depicted are: American Line, Anchor Line, Atlantic Transport Line, Cunard Line, French Line, Hamburg American Line, Netherlands Line, North German Lloyd Line, Red Star Line, Thingvalla Line, White Star Line. The weather flags include: Cold Wave, Easterly Winds, Information Signal, Local Rains, Northwesterly Winds, Rain Or Snow, Temperature Signal. Very slightest traces of age stain on three of the funnel's and three of the weather flags. Vast majority display Mint. Both are scarce early button sets.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)