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119 . TORCHLIGHT PARADE ADVERTISMENT AND TORCH PAIR INCLUDING RIFLE TORCH . Each torch is 58 ” tall . One torch has standard wooden shaft , while other is in shape of a rifle . The rifle torch has metal details , such as the trigger and trigger guard . Designed to pair w / the military type uniforms worn by torchlight parade participants . Wear consistent w / moderate use . Both are VF . Accompanied by original advertisement produced by J . Hall Rohrman & Son ( Philadelphia ) in which
119 the two present torch examples are highlighted , including the “ globe torch ” design and the “ straight torch .” Advertisement promotes the durability of the new globe torch , stating : “ it has but one seam , Cannot Leak , is Very Substantial and handsome in appearance .” Advertisement in 10x13 ” frame and has tiny stain along top center , otherwise light wear . Extremely Fine . A nice grouping that highlights the popularity of the campaign parade torch of the 1880s and 1890s . ( I / J ) $ 200.00 120 . LARGE BLAINE PORTRAIT BADGE . 3 ” overall w / 2.25 ” dia . brass frame . Cardboard portrait insert of Blaine . Eagle hanger w / horizontal pin on reverse . Slightly faded portrait w / diagonal crease along bottom left edge from 7:30 to 9 o ’ clock . Otherwise light handling . VF . ( I ) $ 200.00 121 . BLAINE 1880 LARGE PLUMED KNIGHT FIGURAL BADGE . 2 ” tall . Sullivan # 1884-73 . High relief very detailed depiction on the front of a plumed knight w / helmet visor closed . Reverse is flat brass w / soldered large vertical pin . A few scattered spots of oxidation on brass surface , otherwise light wear . Extremely Fine . ( H ) $ 100.00 122 . BLAINE & LOGAN 4TH WARD REPUBLICAN REGIMENT ENAMEL & BRASS EAGLE AND STAR BADGE . 2-3 / 8 ” tall . Highly detailed and lustrous brass spread-winged eagle with his talons grasping a perch-shaped brass hanger suspending a loop on the top of a brass and rwb enamel star inscribed “ B & L / 4TH WARD REPUBLICAN REGT .” Rare . NM . ( H ) $ 100.00 123 . BLAINE / LOGAN & CLEVELAND / THURMAN “ MATCHING ” SHELL BADGE PAIR . Each is 1.25 ” w / vertical pins on reverse . Cardboard inserts of portraits of the candidates placed in each shell . These are a “ matching set ” although the Blaine / Logan is from 1884 , while the Cleveland / Thurman is from 1888 . Blaine portraits have moderate age toning , while Cleveland portraits have only light wear but are slightly off-center . Otherwise light handling . Both VF . ( I ) $ 200.00 124 . CLEVELAND & HENDRICKS GRAPHIC 1884 CAMPAIGN JUGATE POSTER . 21.5x29 ” poster . Linen backed on 23.5x31 ” linen . Some trivial creasing along bottom edge , otherwise only light scattered wear and handling . Retains bold contrast on images and text . Exc . An attractive 1884 jugate poster . ( K ) $ 500.00 125 . THREE BOYS IN “ CLEVELAND AND THURMAN ” 1888 CAMPAIGN HATS CABINET CARD PHOTO . 4.25x6.5 ” on cardboard . “ Henry Levin ” ( South Bend , IN ) on bottom margin . Features three young boys w / wilderness background . Each is wearing a “ Cleveland & Thurman ” kepi hat . Even age toning w / moderate handling . Extremely Fine . ( H ) $ 100.00 126 . CLEVELAND & THURMAN SCARCE 1888 FIGURAL ROOSTER JUGATE CANE TOPPER . 35 ” long overall w / 2x2.5 ” metal topper . Features Democratic rooster w / Cleveland and his 1888 running mate on the sides . Missing ferrule on bottom . A few cracks in the metal , most notably on the top on the back of the rooster . Otherwise moderate overall wear and handling from use . Fine . Among the scarcest and most sought after campaign canes . ( I ) $ 200.00
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