When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Antique 1896 William Jennings Bryan Mechanical Coffin Lapel Stud – Political Campaign Memorabilia
Unusual and highly collectible antique political novelty from the 1896 United States presidential election, featuring William Jennings Bryan.
Measures about 1 1/4" long
This miniature metal coffin features a hinged lid that opens to reveal a raised portrait of Bryan along with the inscription:
"FREE SILVER KNOCKED HIM OUT"
The exterior is marked"BILLY BRYAN NOV. 3, 1896", commemorating Bryan's defeat in the presidential election.
The side is stamped"PAT APPL'D FOR."
Estate fresh and as found and we have not cleaned or polished it.
Originally designed as a novelty lapel stud, this fascinating piece of political satire reflects the heated debate surrounding Bryan's Free Silver platform during the 1896Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition and details.
A wonderful piece of 19th-century American political history, appealing to collectors of presidential campaign memorabilia, William Jennings Bryan items, mechanical novelties, and unusual Victorian-era political collectibles.
Guaranteed to be the actual item pictured. Carefully packaged for shipping.
Thanks
