HUEY "KINGFISH" LONG 1933 TOILET SEAT MEDAL.
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Winning Bid:
$316.71 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, February 12, 2025 9:00:00 PM)
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Session I Political
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Item Description
1-5/8" tall bronze designed as aerial view of a toilet bowl w/ small loop on top edge and interior showing a sink with two faucets superimposed by a big-mouthed fish receiving a vicious upper cut from a fist which knocks a king's crown from the fish's head.  At the bottom, latin text reads "Publico Consilio Pro Re In Camera Gesta" w/English translation "By Public Acclaim For A Deed Done In Private" on reverse. Dated on reverse, August 26th, 1933.  The story behind this commemorative medal is that while Long was visiting the Sands Point Country Club in NY, he became overly intoxicated and decided to relieve himself on another guest. The guest responded by punching the Kingfish in the face. The owner of Collier's Magazine decided that this embarrassing incident needed to be commemorated, and had medals made to do just that. Only minor surface wear. NM. John Pendergrass Collection.
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