Step Right Up: Circus and Sideshow Memorabilia
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![[LITTLE PERSON]. Lya Gaf Oval Celluloid Pocket Mirror. Circa early 20th century.](https://s1.img.bidsquare.com/item/xl/3810/38107654.jpeg?t=1WMZfD)
Lot 574
[LITTLE PERSON]. Lya Gaf Oval Celluloid Pocket Mirror. Circa early 20th century.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$210
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[LITTLE PERSON]. Lya Gaf Oval Celluloid Pocket Mirror. Circa early 20th century. Mirror features Graf, a performer for P.T. Barnum's circus, who famously sat on J.P. Morgan's lap in 1933. The performer was born Lia Schwartz, and her stage name was Lya Gaf; however, this button has combined these two names.
2 3/4 x1 3/4".
Condition
Silvering loss, crazing, and cloudiness on mirror. Ring around mirror rusting. Image good.
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