Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Spring 2013
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/18/2013
Infrequently offered in complete set form, these coveted NHL team crests were premiums offered by the St. Lawrence Starch Company through its popular mail-in program which began in 1934. Proofs of purchase from the company's star product, Bee Hive corn syrup, along with its starch products, were sent in, in exchange for photos and other items like these thin cloth "shields" as they were referred to. The eight crests, which include the Montreal Maroons and the very scarce "Brooklyn" Americans (the latter only available in 1941-42), measure 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" and are pretty much in like-new condition, with the exception of a pinhole at the top of each. Minor edge fraying to the Americans and Red Wings shields is also to note. A thin paper ad describing how to obtain the crests, (light lines from having been folded in four), is also included, along with an original mailing envelope from the famous Port Credit, Ontario plant. All-in-all, superb!
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