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North Lake Blvd. Louisiana Governor medals, Ike Eisenhower campaign buttons and a number
Political Parade Blue Heron Blvd 1 of other interesting non-political collectibles. I highly recommend this monthly

gathering for anyone in the area!
Personally, I am excited to hear that plans thus far for this year’s APIC
By Mike McQuillen MLK Jr Blvd. National in Tennessee, August 11-15 are still under way. Details to follow. I

It’s been a loooong Spring around the country (and the world for that hope to see many of my collector friends there in August!
Greenwood Ave.
matter.) With milder weather on the horizon, I am sure that you are itching to In to the Mailbag:
hit the road for antique shows, flea markets and outside auctions as well. Most
collectors have been filling this void by attending virtual auctions and bidding N. Ocean Blvd. Q: About four years ago I purchased
online over the last couple months. However, it is hard to beat holding an item this Landon-Knox pin at an antique
in your hand before making a decision to buy or not. shop. I’ve watched eBay and several
Congress
In December, I had the opportunity to visit the monthly Antique Fair auctions over this time, but have
Palm Bch Lakes Blvd.
in Arcadia, Florida. I was amazed with the number of shops and vendors Flagler never seen such an item come up
participating in this fine event, and left with many treasures for both my own for sale. Can you tell me if this is an
Okeechobee Blvd.
collection and for resale, including a group of Suffrage Parade postcards, authentic campaign piece and what
kind of price range it might fall into?
Belvedere Blvd.
LAKE WORTH A: Thanks for your note. While
the front of your pin-back button
Flagler Dr.
Southern Blvd What looks like a possibly rare 1936 Landon certainly does look interesting, the
BKG A1A & Knox picture button, quickly becomes a reflection it’s covering flashes in the
modern repro due to a shiny milar surface,
Antique Mall Summit Blvd 95 and a modern pin-back design on the reverse. photograph gives me some concern.
It looks more like a highly reflective
Come in and see all our Dixie Hwy. Q: During the 1960 campaign, I modern mylar covering rather than
Antiques & Collectibles Jog Rd the more muted or dull covering of
Open 7 Days A Week - Call For Hours 10th Ave. Congress Ave. Federal Hwy. was a law student in Chicago, and celluloid that was used in the 1930s.
•••• got to see first-hand many political However, the picture of the back
WE MAKE THE PAST A 2nd campaign rallies and events. At one, a of your button tells the rest of the
PERFECT PRESENT! Lake Worth Road Lucerne Lake little before Election Day that year, I tale. Sadly, it is a very modern,
.
Vendor Display Cases Ave stopped by the Illinois for Kennedy & probably 1970s or newer clasp-type
Johnson Headquarters and purchased
Available for Rent! 1 this button, for I think 50 cents. pin and reverse, frequently used by
32 Dixie Highway Malaleuca Ln Badge-A-Minit and similar machines.
Lake Worth, FL 33466 Please tell me if it is an unusual and So…it is undoubtedly a fake or
(561)533-7707 Fax (561)533-7578 Ocean Ave collectible piece.
janetdesigns@gmail.com Lantana Rd A: I personally missed the 1960 reproduction button from the last 40
1 campaign as I didn’t appear on earth years. Value…$0.
Hypoluxo Rd until 1965, but from what I’ve read,
.
COOPER CITY Chicago was a hot-bed for politics
all through the 1960s and beyond.
WHAT THE ADMIRES, THE  DESIRES The button you purchased for 50
Vintage Jewelry, Furniture, Glass, cents should measure about 3 ½” in
Artwork, Collectibles, Linens, diameter. If you had just found this
Silver, China & Porcelain button at a show or sale, you would
33 Years Same Location need to take a peek at the curl or
25 Dealers Under One Roof edge of the button as a reproduction
Estates Liquidated was created around 30 years ago for
The Fine Lion Antiques one of the Presidential Libraries (and
9564 Griffin Rd. 2 1 fortunately they are always clearly
Cooper City, FL 33328 marked as such.) In your case, as this
954-680-6141 • 305-733-5333 1960 was a great year for Chicago-area
button has been in your possession Kennedy supporters as the final vote tally
OPEN 7 DAYS for 59 years, you don’t have to worry. there sent JFK to the White House.
Mon-Sat 10:30-6:00 This Kennedy/Johnson picture button
Sun 12:00-4:30 or by Appt. In great condition, it should sell today sells today for $35-50.
Mention this ad for around $35 - $50.
for a FREE Gift
Q: I have a quarter-sized medal or token that pictures President William H.
1 Harrison on the front and a log cabin on the reverse. It appears to have been
dug at some point. What is it worth?
A: This is a great time to gently remind readers that a clear scan or photograph
of items of concern are always a good idea to include when contacting me
about something’s value. Condition is a concern here. Does it have pitting,
corrosion or other damage? Also the variety and exact size are important
factors. There are actually dozens of different varieties of Harrison campaign
tokens and some are very common while others are quite rare. So – all in
We are a 10,000 sq/ft multi-dealer Antique Mall carrying antiques to meet every taste. all, your tokens value is somewhere between a few bucks and a few hundred
Cooper City Antique Mall believes in all the R’s dollars. I will add that normal varieties in very good condition usually fall in
Rescue - Repair - Reuse - Repurpose - Recycle - Reduce the $25 - $75 range, however.
Re-Invent - Re-Imagine
Antique Furniture and Decorative Accessories dating back to the 18th century. Michael McQuillen has been a full-time dealer, collector and expert in the field of Political
Also Jewelry, Glassware, Textiles, China, Porcelain, Collectibles, Paintings & Prints, Lamps, Americana for 30 years. His column Political Parade has appeared regularly in a number of
Chandeliers, Architectural, Iron & Garden Accessories plus so much more! antique & collectible publications since 1992. He invites readers to write or email with any
OPEN 7 DAYS — DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE questions or suggestions. Michael J. McQuillen can be reached by writing him directly at P. O. Box
9800 Griffin Road, Cooper City, FL 33328 954-252-0788 50022, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0022, e-mail: michael@politicalparade.com or through his web-
www.coopercityantiquemall.com 2 site: www.PoliticalParade.com