Lot 1299

Rare Whitehead & Hoag Co. Celluloid Ruler Letter Opener

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$Coca-Cola Pocket Mirrors (2), c.1906 & 1911, both celluloid from Whitehead & Hoag Co.-Newark, NJ,: Coca-Cola Pocket Mirrors (2), c.1906 & 1911, both celluloid from Whitehead & Hoag Co.-Newark, NJ, 1906 w/crack in mirror, both in Fair/Good cond w/fractures in celluloid, 2.75"H x 1.75"W.$

2023Coca-Cola Pocket Mirrors (2), c.1906 & 1911, both celluloid from Whitehead & Hoag Co.-Newark, NJ,See Sold Price

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Brandram-Henderson's White Lead Paint Celluloid Sign: American. 1900s-1920s. Celluloid over tin, backed with cardboard. Marked, "The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J." bottom right. 12 x 18". Exhibits soiling at corners and at extreme lower edge. Exhibi

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Ostrich Farm Advertising Celluloid Match Safe: Antique celluloid advertising ("Cawston Ostrich Farm" Ad.) match safe. Made by Whitehead & Hoag Co. In good condition with minor surface wear present from age.

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rare 1917 Official Badge Pan-American Aeronautical Expo: This fine item measures 2.25 inches long by 1.5 inches wide. This badge was made by The Whitehead & Hoag Co. of Newark, New Jersey. One of these rare badges can be found in the collection of the Smith

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J. F. Zahm & Co. Grain & Seeds Toledo, Ohio Celluloid: 2-panel riveted graphic celluloid handle. Blade exhibits wear-through to the nickel plating. Handle shows light fading and surface wear. Marked “Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark, NJ”. Measures 7.5” x

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Christmas Santa Pinback Buttons (3), Meet Me at Marshall Fields-Bastian Bros, From Santa at: Christmas Santa Pinback Buttons (3), Meet Me at Marshall Fields-Bastian Bros, From Santa at Eaton's-The Store for You Canada & Hens & Kelly Co. 5238-Whitehead & Hoag, all celluloid over metal w/paper

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American Pepsin Gum Premium Buttons. 14 pcs. Newark,: American Pepsin Gum Premium Buttons. 14 pcs. Newark, NJ: The Whitehead & Hoag Co., 1894. Lot includes tin litho buttons depicting European rulers, statesmen, and authors. Buttons have original paper b

2019American Pepsin Gum Premium Buttons. 14 pcs. Newark,See Sold Price

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Folding ruler celluloid , Corbett brothers New York 1905.: Folding 4 part celluloid ruler, Printing on both sides very early and important advertising piece. in superb condition made by Whitehead and Hoag 1905 four Corbett brothers company New York

2022Folding ruler celluloid , Corbett brothers New York 1905.See Sold Price

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LIVESTOCK COMPANY CELLULOID ADVERTISING PINBACKS: South Omaha & Denver Cox - Jones Commission Co. pinback with boy on a steer; South St. Joseph - Denver Prey Bros. & Cooper, back insert signed Whitehead & Hoag and on rim; and a Wright's Stock Food Go

2018LIVESTOCK COMPANY CELLULOID ADVERTISING PINBACKSSee Sold Price

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A RARE KANSAS CITY HOME TELEPHONE CO PINBACK PAT'D 1896: A good, rare, early pinback button picturing candlestick phone, original paper insert, made by Whitehead & Hoag. Provenance: John Royle Trust and Living Estate, Independence, Missouri. AN ABSENTEE BID

2023A RARE KANSAS CITY HOME TELEPHONE CO PINBACK PAT'D 1896See Sold Price

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Christmas Santa Pinback Buttons (3), I Am At The May Co.-Bastian Bros., Meet Me At Meldrim's 5-25: Christmas Santa Pinback Buttons (3), I Am At The May Co.-Bastian Bros., Meet Me At Meldrim's 5-25 Cent Store-no maker's mark & Santa w/Holly-Whitehead & Hoag, all celluloid over metal, 2 w/paper backi

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N. TEXAS LIVESTOCK COMM. ADVTG PINBACK BUTTON: A full color celluloid advertising pin for the North Texas Live Stock Commission Co., Fort Worth, Texas, with star and steer, banner titles, signed Whitehead & Hoag on paper insert back side. Measures

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J.H. WILSON DENVER SADDLERY ADVERTISING PINBACK: A color celluloid advertising pin for J.H. Wilson Saddlery Co., Denver, Famous Stock Saddle. signed Whitehead & Hoag on paper insert back side. Measures 1.25 inches in diameter. We happily provide sea

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Rare 1890's Celluloid Fireman's Badge: Delegate badge marks for the maker, Whitehead and Hoag, N.H. firemen at work at the center depiction. 3 1/2"H.

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Coca-Cola Stamp Holder with Calendar, c.1900, Very Rare, purchased from the Schmidt Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola Stamp Holder with Calendar, c.1900, Very Rare, purchased from the Schmidt Coca-Cola Collection in 2006, celluloid, in the form of a small letter to the Coca-Cola Co., framed w/acid free mat

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Theodore Roosevelt Group of (6) Portrait Items: Theodore Roosevelt portrait items, group of 6 1) pin with eagle above Roosevelt, with Whitehead & Hoag back paper 2) pin with eagle flying below Roosevelt, copyright Pach, New York, with Whitehead & H

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Rare Whitehead & Hoag Co. Celluloid Ruler Letter Opener

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Description

Once the largest manufacturer of finbacks and fraternal medals, the Whitehead & Hoag Co. existed from 1892-1965. This rare celluloid ruler and letter opener has the Whitehead & Hoag name, address and telephone number, a brief description of the company and a sales pitch.
Provenance: John Reynolds Collection
Country (if not USA):
State: New York
City/County: New York
Date: 1892-1965

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Rare Whitehead & Hoag Co. Celluloid Ruler Letter Opener

Name: Rare Whitehead & Hoag Co. Celluloid Ruler Letter Opener
SKU: 83607676
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $30 - $60

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Starting Price $15

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