Lot of (13) Antique Vintage Chicago Mayoral & Illinois Executive Political Pinback Buttons

​Up for sale is an exceptional 13-piece collection of early 20th-century political pinback buttons featuring major Chicago mayors, Illinois governors, and top executive candidates from the 1900s through the 1930s.

​Items Included:

​Bob Sweitzer For Mayor (Large Navy Round)

​Sweitzer For Mayor - Open Door Policy (Celluloid Round)

​Fred A. Busse For Mayor (Brown Portrait Round)

​Busse (Small Celluloid Round)

​Thompson (William Hale "Big Bill" Thompson - White/Yellowish Round)

​Lueder For Mayor (Arthur C. Lueder - Blue Oval)

​Kasten For Mayor - Greater Blue Island (Blue/White Round)

​Dunne (Edward F. Dunne, Mayor & Governor - Blue Oval)

​Deneen For Governor (Charles S. Deneen - Gold/Bronze Portrait Round)

​Deneen (Navy/White Bar Style Round)

​Brooks (C. Wayland Brooks - Black/Red Round)

​Governor Red Star Pin

​Sepia Candidate Portrait Pin (Small Round)

​Maker Backings & Details:

Several pins in this collection retain scarce original Chicago maker marks and paper backings:

​Original American Badge Co. (115 S. Madison St. Chicago) paper backing insert intact.

​Original J.L. Lynch (325 W. Madison St. Chicago) oval paper backing insert intact.

​Geraghty & Co. stamped metal backs and maker hallmarks.

​Condition:

All 13 pieces are in solid antique/vintage condition with typical age-appropriate wear.

​Fronts: Strong colors, clear text, and sharp portrait graphics with light surface rub and minor age toning.

​Reverse: Original pin mechanisms attached and functional. Complete with scarce paper inserts and maker stamps as noted and pictured.

​Please review all photos for complete details on condition, precise measurements against the ruler, and reverse backings. Feel free to reach out with any questions!