Pre-Span-Am War (1896) Pepsin Gum White Squadron USS Concord Advertising Celluloid Pin
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Pre-Span-Am War (1896) Pepsin Gum White Squadron USS Concord Advertising Celluloid Pin

Code: z99advs90002


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1896 celluloid advertising pin for the American Pepsin Gum Company. The pin pre-dates the Spanish-American War, and features the USS Concord, part of the nation's up-and-coming "White Squadron". Commissioned February 14, 1891, the Concord went on to serve during the Spanish-American War, participating in the defeat the Spanish at the Battle of Manila Bay. She was decommissioned in 1902. The pin is by Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, New Jersey.

VINTAGE: Circa 1896.

SIZE: Approximately 7/8" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper backing.

ATTACHMENT: Straight pin.

MARKINGS: PAT. July 21, 1896 on edge; AMERICAN PEPSIN GUM CO. BUTTONS MADE BY THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, N.J. PATENT JULY 17, '84 APRIL 14 '90 JULY 21 '96 on backing.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBX92 LCEX9/12 SCEX7/14

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The pin shows very little aging.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.