Antique Sweet Caporal & Green Duck Co. Country Flag / State Celluloid Pinback Button Lot (19 pcs)
Collection of early 20th century advertising and souvenir pinback buttons. This lot includes a mix of Sweet Caporal Cigarettes premium pins and examples manufactured by Green Duck Co., Chicago, featuring international flags and U.S. state seals.
Most measure approximately 2 mm/ 3/4 in. diameter (see ruler photos for scale). Standard straight pin backs.
Countries Represented:
Denmark, Austria (x2 Variations), Peru, Greece, Tunisia, Romania, Germany, Russia, Portugal, Great Britain, Switzerland.
U.S. States Represented:
Kentucky, New Hampshire, Florida, New Mexico, Tennessee, North Carolina, Idaho.
*Condition*
Overall good antique condition with age-appropriate wear. Some foxing, toning, and surface staining. A few with celluloid shrinkage or lifting (notably New Mexico). Metal backs show oxidation. All retain functional straight pins
A nice mixed lot of tobacco premium and souvenir pinbacks, ideal for collectors of early advertising, world flags, state memorabilia, or antique ephemera.
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Mailer
2L
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