"WORKMAN'S SICK & DEATH BENEFIT FUND" EARLY RIBBON BADGE WITH CELLULOID.
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.
Starting Bid:
$86.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
0
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 - $100 to $200 Help Icon
Item Description
8.75" tall with brass bar surrounding cello insert of clasped hands. Lettering is bright silver on dark red and the piece displays Mint except the silver color is missing from first three letters of the location "Peoria, Ill." Center has brass rivets at rim holding 1.75" convex celluloid depicting workingman's arm with hammer in the hand. Reverse of the piece is done in silver on black for use at funerals. Early 1900s and only example we've seen.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)