Description:
Title: Antique Lot of (23) Vintage 1910s Cigarette Premium Pinback Buttons - Humorous & Comic Sayings
Up for sale is an incredible, instant collection of (23) authentic antique celluloid pinback buttons issued as promotional premiums by various tobacco companies (such as Perfection Cigarettes, Sweet Caporal, Hassan, and Tokio) circa 1910–1915.
This lot features a wonderful variety of early 20th-century slang, humorous sayings, and iconic pop-culture themes from the era—including multiple hard-to-find variations of the famous "I'm the Guy..." comic series popularized by cartoonist Rube Goldberg.
Size & Quantity Breakdown:
• (2) Large Buttons (1 1/4" Diameter):
• "To-Morrow, To-Day Will Be Yesterday"
• "I'm From Missouri"
• (21) Small Buttons (7/8" Diameter): Includes a striking collection of blue, red, and multi-colored variants.
Full List of Included Sayings/Phrases:
• I’m the Guy That Put Guns in Gunboats
• I’m the Guy That Put Land in Maryland
• I’m the Guy That Nominated the President
• I Have Troubles of My Own Don't Mention Yours (Sweet Caporal paper insert)
• To-Morrow, To-Day Will Be Yesterday
• I'm From Missouri
• This Is On Me
• Thought I Was Broke
• Farewell, Claude
• Oh, You Ki-Id
• Keep Moving, You Tigers
• No Wedding Bells For Me
• There's a Ring Around the Moon
• Have a Heart!
• Could Love a Girl With Money
• Over the River For Yours
• Will You Ever Stop Kicking
• How Be Ye?
• Tell It to Sweeney
• Gee-A-Pipin
• United We Stand, Divided We Fall
• If You Love Me Grin
• Licked to a Frazzle
Condition Report:
These items are in good antique condition given their 110+ year age. The celluloid faces display great color retention with typical light surface wear and minor aging. The reverses show expected age-related oxidation, tarnish, and rust on the metal pins and backs. Several pins retain their original factory backing paper inserts (including Perfection Cigarette Factory No. 42, 4th District NC and Sweet Caporal), while some are missing or show wear. Please inspect the high-resolution front and back photos carefully to judge condition specifics for yourself.
Shipping & Handling:
Will be securely packed and shipped with tracking to ensure they arrive safely. We do combine shipping if you purchase multiple items from our store!
Lot #(Y235)
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