1912 Schmelzer's Sporting Goods Pins

Has anyone ever seen a Schmelzer's Pin for sale before? I wasn't even aware that they existed until I came across the profile for this set on Old Cardboard last night. Apparently there are only 8 known, Cobb being one.

The backs have "Whitehead & Hoag" written on them, which was a prominent manufacturer of pinbacks and buttons from the 1890's onward (they produced the P2 Sweet Caporal pins for example).

It's a bit of a longshot, but I'd be interested in hearing any info/experiences that people may have had with these rare pins.

REA had quite a few of them in their auction a couple years ago.
Here's a link to the Auction
http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/auction/2006/932.html

Those are cool, although a little expensive (at least the one's in REA). Glad I don't collect pins or they would be high on my want list. I have enough to buy already...

So, nobody here has one to share???

Thanks for posting the REA link, Jerry. Amazing to see three Cobbs and two Jacksons in that lot. And the final bid....$81,200 before juice, is equally amazing.

I'm like Glen, not a pin collector, but still intrigued by rarities such as these.