Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Political Memorabilia

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1058		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1059		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1060		1892 Republican Campaign Attire. The 1892 Election, pitting Benjamin Harrison against Grover Cleveland, was notable for several reasons: the two candidates had both been president, neither of the two main party candidates campaigned very vigorously, and Cleveland's victory returned a defeated president to the White House for a second term -- an historic event never repeated. Harrison chose to limit his election activity when it became evident Mrs. Harrison's health was in serious decline (she was in the end stages of tuberculosis) and, out of respect, Cleveland refused to actively campaign. The limited personal appearances and negligible presence of both candidates in the field restrained traditional demonstrations of party support, but surely in the hearts of the faithful the partisan fire never dimmed and a costume like the one offered here would have been worn proudly. This exceedingly rare political costume worn by a Republican campaigner during the 1892 Presidential Election Campaign is made up of the following items: 1. Silk red and white drawstring pants, showing wear and some silk separation. 2. Black silk tuxedo jacket patterned with red, white and blue top hats, shows wear at seams and extensive silk separation at collar, cuffs and outer arms. 3. Over the shoulder sash has a faded blue velvet decoration field with red and white striped velvet back and tail. Six of the ornaments on the decoration field have lost their colored accents, but all are present. 4. Blue and white woven neck piece with center red, white and blue rosette. Some fading, central star on medallion missing metal accent. 5. Felt top hat decorated with a stars and stripes hat band. Inside the top hat is a paper insert which reads "The G.O.P. Campaign Hat," "Campaign 1892" and printed portraits of Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid loom over their slogan "Protect Home Industry." Minor paper loss in unprinted section of the insert and the band is somewhat faded. This elaborate and painstakingly constructed outfit would benefit from professional conservation but remains a remarkable piece of Americana. Discovered in an attic, this fantastic piece of history is a museum-worthy artifact of a type seldom seen at auction and offers a unique opportunity for the collector of presidential or election memorabilia. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,450
Lot 1061		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1062		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1063		Independence Hall Relic. Wood switch relic originally part of Independence Hall. Affixed to this 13 x 1½" rod is a handwritten inscription that reads: "Piece of original lath, taken (during the restoration of 'Independence Hall' in 1898) from the ceiling of the room in which the 'Declaration of Independence' was signed". One edge of the wood is rough and cracked. Still, the piece is in good condition. Independence Hall, designed by Andrew Hamilton, is better known for the important American documents signed within the structure rather than the Georgian architecture. Important pronouncements such as the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, as well as the Constitution were all completed in the building. Restored in 1898, the structure now serves as a museum. Here we offer a unique artifact from the patriotic spot. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $374
Lot 1064		Kennedy, John F (1917-1963). Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Pair of White House matchebooks featuring the Presidential seal on one side, and an embossed image of the White House with Kennedy's name on the verso. Both rare mementos are in excellent condition. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $127
Lot 1065		Political Button Collection. Large assemblage of political buttons and pins spanning American history. Including some 137 buttons and 6 pins in support of the likes of Lincoln, Cleveland, Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, Coolidge, Hoover, Truman, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Perot, Clinton, with numerous others. Featuring an impressive 31 pins promoting Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Also includes buttons from local-level politicians and senate nominees. With many reproductions. Conditions range from fair to excellent. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $184
Lot 1066		Political/Propaganda Postal Stationery. Over 30 mostly different, unused, envelopes or wrappers with propaganda slogans with regard to the Pacific Railroad swindles, various issues relating to Huntington such as "bribery and corruption wherever Huntington appears", "Huntington never stole a red hot stove", "California's protest against the funding bill and others." A rare and historical group worth inspection. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1067		Presidential "Air Force One" Plate. Polished pewter plate featuring the Presidential seal at center with a ring of stars encircling a bald eagle. Below the eagle, the signature of George Bush has been reproduced. Lining the edge of the plate, the phrase: "President of the United States / Air Force One". Diameter: 10-1/2". In very good condition overall. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $92