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Lot of (13) Antique Vintage Chicago Mayoral & Illinois Executive Political Pinback Buttons
Up for sale is an exceptional 13-piece collection of early 20th-century political pinback buttons featuring major Chicago mayors, Illinois governors, and top executive candidates from the 1900s through the 1930s.
Items Included:
Bob Sweitzer For Mayor (Large Navy Round)
Sweitzer For Mayor - Open Door Policy (Celluloid Round)
Fred A. Busse For Mayor (Brown Portrait Round)
Busse (Small Celluloid Round)
Thompson (William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson - White/Yellowish Round)
Lueder For Mayor (Arthur C. Lueder - Blue Oval)
Kasten For Mayor - Greater Blue Island (Blue/White Round)
Dunne (Edward F. Dunne, Mayor & Governor - Blue Oval)
Deneen For Governor (Charles S. Deneen - Gold/Bronze Portrait Round)
Deneen (Navy/White Bar Style Round)
Brooks (C. Wayland Brooks - Black/Red Round)
Governor Red Star Pin
Sepia Candidate Portrait Pin (Small Round)
Maker Backings & Details:
Several pins in this collection retain scarce original Chicago maker marks and paper backings:
Original American Badge Co. (115 S. Madison St. Chicago) paper backing insert intact.
Original J.L. Lynch (325 W. Madison St. Chicago) oval paper backing insert intact.
Geraghty & Co. stamped metal backs and maker hallmarks.
All 13 pieces are in solid antique/vintage condition with typical age-appropriate wear.
Fronts: Strong colors, clear text, and sharp portrait graphics with light surface rub and minor age toning.
Reverse: Original pin mechanisms attached and functional. Complete with scarce paper inserts and maker stamps as noted and pictured.
Please review all photos for complete details on condition, precise measurements against the ruler, and reverse backings. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
