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Antique Armour’s \"The Ham What Am\" Celluloid Dangle Stickpin – Whitehead & Hoag (c. 1890s–1900s)
Up for sale is a rare, authentic antique advertising stickpin featuring Armour & Company’s famous \"The Ham What Am\" chef character for Armour\'s Star Hams and Bacon.
Maker: The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J.
Material: Double-sided celluloid with original metal stickpin and dangle ring assembly
Front: Features colorful graphic of the chef carving ham with the slogan \'\"THE HAM WHAT AM\"\'
Back: Reads \"ARMOUR\'S \'STAR\' HAMS AND BACON\" with fine maker backmark text along the bottom rim
Excellent antique condition for a turn-of-the-century celluloid piece. Bright yellow surface, clean typography, intact dangle connector, and straight original pin wire. Please see photos for exact scale and condition.
Will be carefully wrapped, protected, and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.
