Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 187
Collection of 2 Antique Circus Pinback Buttons Little Pinkies Whitehead and Hoag 1896 Souvenir
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$5
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Small grouping of two antique circus-related pinback buttons, including a Souvenir of the Circus example featuring a colorful clown design and a Little Pinkies pin by Whitehead and Hoag dated 1896. These early advertising and novelty pins reflect late 19th century circus culture and are desirable examples of early pinback button production. Whitehead and Hoag is a well-known manufacturer of early buttons, adding to the historical interest of the lot.
Dimensions: .5-1in L
Condition: Fair to good condition with noticeable wear consistent with age. Surface wear, discoloration, and oxidation present. Pins intact on backs.
circus pins, antique pinback, Whitehead and Hoag, Little Pinkies, circus memorabilia, clown pin, vintage advertising, 1896 pin, collectible buttons, early pinback
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