Condition: Pre-owned estate piece. Please see the photos, which show the actual item and its condition.
Antique Sweet Caporal cigarette premium pinback button, “Liberia.” These small celluloid buttons were packed with Sweet Caporal cigarettes around the turn of the century; the eBay listing dates this one to 1898.
| Item | Pinback button |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Measurements | 7/8″ in diameter |
| Age | 1898 |
| Condition | Pre-owned |
What we can confirm
- Weighs 1.2 g
- Measures 7/8″ in diameter
- From the Effie Mona Mack estate
What we can’t confirm
- Exact date beyond what is marked
From the Effie Mona Mack Estate
This piece comes from the estate of Effie Mona Mack (1888–1969), Nevada historian, educator and University of Nevada benefactor, known for her books on Mark Twain’s years in Virginia City and her History of Nevada. We acquired items from the estate around 2005. According to her relatives, Mrs. Mack ran the gift shop in Reno’s old Mapes Hotel and Casino. The family collected for generations, so exact ages are not always known; each piece has been examined and described by our retired jeweler and G.I.A. Graduate Gemologist.
Important Note
Please look closely at the photos, which show the actual item. Some photo backgrounds have one-inch squares to help you gauge the size.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.