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Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-20 11:00:00 2026-08-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/skaters-punks-rebels-a-countercultural-cross-section-23626
This sale includes a cross-section of relics of rebels in music, art, and literature. Highlights include an archive of early skateboarding memorabilia and trophies, Raymond Pettibon fliers, guitars, and material from the collection of Howie Pyro. Also crossing the block will be assorted memorabilia from New York's punk rock headquarters, CBGB. Hey-ho, let's go!
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Lot 484

[GAY INTEREST]. G.D.I. Club-Member Studded Leather Biker Cap and Pinback Button Collection. San Francisco, ca. 1970s-80s. 

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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[GAY INTEREST]. G.D.I. Club-Member Studded Leather Biker Cap and Pinback Button Collection. San Francisco, ca. 1970s-80s. The Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd., Toronto, Canada. A relic of San Francisco's flourishing queer motorcycle culture of the late 20th century, from a member of the S.F. GDI Club. The God Damned Independents, a prominent gay motorcycle and social club, founded in San Francisco in 1974. Also included is a collection of pin-back buttons from the SF Bay Area Leather Alliance and similar Biker organizations, events, and businesses around including:

 

Iron Cross M/C

Cuffs Leather Bar

San Andres M/C

Satyrs M/C

Satyr Icons M/C

Gateway MC

Blue Max Cycle Club.

 

 

Condition

 Hat with creasing and wear to leather; discoloration to lining.

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