The June 2014 Baltimore Auction Session 4 Internet Only
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The June 2014 Baltimore Auction Session 4 Internet Only Ends 3:00 PM PT Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Lots 3001-5084 Stack’s Bowers Galleries e June 2014 Baltimore Auction M M P M 3001 “1847” Major General Zachary Taylor Military Medal. Bronzed Copper. 64.8 mm. By John T. Battin (obverse). R Julian MI-23. Extremely Fine, Lacquered, Scratched, Rim 3007 Undated (1860) Abraham Lincoln. DeWitt-AL 1860-60, Nicks. King-57. Brass. 24 mm. Mint State. 3002 Lot of (4) Military-Related Medals. Included are: 1859 Paper envelope with attribution notation included. U.S. Navy Arctic Explorer Elioha Kent medal, white 3008 1868 Ulysses S. Grant. Ferrotype. DeWitt-Unlisted. Brass metal, 50 mm, Very Fine; 1905 Denver Grand Army of Shell. 25 mm. Very Fine. Brass shell enclosing portrait. the Republic medal featuring trains at the summit of Pike’s Remnants of a stick pin attached to center of reverse. As Peak, bronze, 70 mm, About Uncirculated; 1910 General Dewitt-USG 1868-84, but with wreath instead of rope-like Meade’s Monument at Gettysburg medal, bronze, 64 mm, border. Grant Portrait 2 image bold, but missing an area of Choice About Uncirculated; and a 1923 25th Anniversary image from 7 o’clock to 9 o’clock at the edge of the ferrotype of the Spanish-American War medal honoring New York’s disc. Does not aect the portrait. volunteer soldiers and sailors, bronze, 69 mm, Extremely From the Paul Koppenhaver Collection. Fine. is is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 3009 1907 Pennsylvania Republican Party Ticket on Silk Ribbon. 3.25 x 9.5 inches. Extremely Fine. is multicolored ribbon exhibits a ag-adorned picture of John W O. Sheatz, the successful candidate for state treasurer in this 3003 Lot of (3) Washington Medals. Included are: 1876 election, as well as the names of other Republican Party Centennial International Exhibition, Danish medal, white candidates for other positions. e additional names are on metal, 53 mm, Baker-426B, Rarity-4, About Uncirculated; the image of a scroll below Sheatz’s picture. From the scroll 1885 Washington Monument Dedication, silvered white hangs the image of an irregular oval medallion inscribed metal, 45 mm, Baker N-322, About Uncirculated; and PLEDGED / TO AN HONEST / ADMINISTRATION / OF (1889) Brooklyn Bridge, gilt copper, 25.5 mm, Douglas-9, PUBLIC AFFAIRS. A brass pin is attached to the back of the Rarity-4, Mint State, double struck at 6 o’clock, pierced for ribbon for wearing. Rare. suspension, as issued. 3004 Undated (Circa 1786-1790) General Washington Medal. Uniface. White Metal. 54.7 mm. Baker-Unlisted. P I Extremely Fine. e design features a le facing military 3010 1957 Dwight David Eisenhower and Richard Nixon portrait of Washington with the inscription GENERAL Second Inaugural Medal. Silver. 69.3 mm. 171.0 grams. WASHINGTON above. An enigmatic piece of unknown By Medallic Art Co. Dusterberg-OIM 14S70. Edge: 726 origin, the specimen we sold in our John J. Ford, Jr. Collection (of 1,031). Extremely Fine, Obverse Scung. sale, Part II, lot 245, was in brass. Ford speculated it may 3011 1974 Nelson Rockefeller Vice Presidential Inaugural have been the back to a military eld mirror. Whatever Medal. Silver. 63.5 mm. 156.7 grams. 999 ne. By Medallic the case, this is a scarce piece. Extremely Fine condition, Art Co. Dusterberg-OVPIM 2S63. Edge: 1577 (of 2,410). unholed, with a segment of the planchet missing between 8 Mint State. and 10 o’clock, probably a manufacturing defect. From the Paul Koppenhaver Collection. 3005 Lot of (8) Woven Silk Ribbons Featuring George A M Washington. ese ribbons were issued for the 1876 3012 Lot of (13) Heraldic Art Medals, 1959-1964. Silver. 31 U.S. Centennial Exposition and the World’s Columbian mm. Mint State. Highlights include (2) Alaska and (4) Exposition of 1892-1893. Makers include Stevens, Tilt Hawaiian pieces, as well as a set of the rst three issues from and Phoenix. One example is a duplicate, and one is a 1959 housed in a heavy plastic holder. is is a must see, reproduction. Grades range from VF to Mint State, with a sold as is, no return lot. stain noted for one example, and mildew spots for another. is is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. A M – M A L C 3006 Lot of (4) 1909 Lincoln Birth Centennial Medals. Extremely Fine. Included are: bronze, 76 mm, by Augustus- 3013 Undated (1973) Inspiration Medal. Silver. 56.4 mm. 240.6 Saint-Gaudens and Philip Martiny; bronze, 63 mm, by J.E. grams. By Frank Eliscu. Mint State. Two-piece nested set. Roine; and (2) 51 mm, by Bela Lyon Pratt, one bronze and Obv: Pegasus being released from the hand of God. Interior: the other silvered-bronze. is is a must see, sold as is, no intaglio and relief image of man harnessing the elusive return lot. Pegasus which nest together perfectly. Rev: Heads of man and Pegasus in harmony and repose. e rst multi-part medal produced in America, housed in the original case with descriptive brochure. Page 234 Stack’s Bowers Galleries Session Four Ends 3:00 PM PT - Tuesday, July 1, 2014 C M S, C 3014 1876 United States Centennial Medal. Gilt Copper. 57.6 mm. Julian CM-11, Swoger-3Icv1. Extremely Fine. U M 3015 1876 United States Centennial Medal. Gilt Copper. 3024 1870 Brooklyn, New York School Award Medal for the 57.6 mm. Julian CM-11, Swoger-3Icv1. Extremely Fine, Manseld Academy. Silver. 31.4 mm. 17.3 grams. About Corrosion Spot. Uncirculated. Obv: Maltese Cross with a numeral 5 3016 1876 United States Centennial Medal. Bronze. 57.5 mm. engraved at the center. Legends MANSFIELD ACADEMY Julian CM-11, Swoger-3Idv1. Extremely Fine. above and BROOKLYN below. Rev: Inscribed RECTITUDE DILIGENCE PUNCTUALITY around a wreath of palm, engraved JUNE / R.H. HAWKINS / 1870 in script within S-C D the wreath with F.R. SMITH in tiny letters below the wreath. Deeply toned in gray patina with hints of multiple iridescent 3017 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Ocial Medal. colors, especially on the reverse.Housed in a hinged case Type II. Brass. 37 mm. HK-155, Eglit-23A. Rarity-2. inscribed WISE / 233 FULTON ST. / BROOKLYN inside Small Letters Obverse. MS-65 (NGC). the top interior. e case is in Fine condition. (Total: 2 3018 1920 Manila Mint Opening (Wilson Dollar). Copper. 38 items) mm. HK-450. Rarity-4. About Uncirculated. 3025 1910 e Gi of Franklin Medal, Issued for Academic 3019 1933 Pedley-Ryan Dollar. Type IV. Silver. 38 mm. HK- Achievement by the Boston City Schools. Silver. 34 mm. 825. Rarity-5. Extremely Fine, Rim Nicks. 19.5 grams. Julian SC-11, Greenslet-361, Sallay F-11. About Uncirculated. Obv: Bust of Franklin le with the 3020 1897 Bickford Dollar. Aluminum, Brass Center. 28 mm. inscription THE GIFT OF / FRANKLIN around the border HK-835. Rarity-5. About Uncirculated. and the date MDCCXC in Roman numerals below. Rev: Inscribed AWARDED TO on a ribbon at the top with the engraving JAMES / D. RYAN / ‘10 in the center and a simple A M wreath-like device below. A U.S. Mint product. 3021 1899 e American Pet Dog Club Award Medal. Bronze. 63.3 mm. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv: Heads of ve dierent dog breeds, in the center a shield inscribed THE F E / AMERICAN / PET DOG / CLUB / INCORPORATED 3026 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Soap Medallion. Brown / 1888. Rev: A oral-bordered scroll engraved at the top Soap. 46 x 64 mm oval. Very Fine. Top: Inscription AWARDED TO and engraved within CHAMPION / MEMORIAL HALL . 1876 above domed building. Bottom: ANNOYANCE / A.P.D.C. / NEW YORK / 1899. Housed in Inscription CENTENNIAL / EXPOSITION. Portions of the a custom American Pet Dog Club hinged velour case. border are broken away. 3022 Undated (Circa 1950s) Felix M. Warburg Memorial 3027 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commemorative Award Medal. Bronze. 76 mm. About Uncirculated. Medal. Bronze. 71.5 mm. 71 mm x 71 mm shield (greatest Obv: Name of award around central medallion showing a dimensions). By Adolph A. Weinman. Extremely menorah and the inscription FEDERATION OF JEWISH Fine. Obv: Liberty enveloping nude girl in the folds PHILANTHROPIES OF NEW YORK. Rev: Inscription of an American Flag. Rev: Eagle with outspread wings PRESENTED TO / MRS. SIMON GUGGENHEIM / perched on a cartouche inscribed COMMEMORATIVE FOR FIFTY YEARS / OF DEVOTED SERVICE / TO MEDAL / LOUISIANA PVRCHASE / EXPOSITION, FEDERATION / THE COMMUNITY / AND HUMANITY. shell and dolphins below. Weinman would later adopt this Looped for suspension, with lovely medium gold surfaces. representation of Liberty for the design of the Walking Includes the tted presentation case.In 1898 Simon Liberty half dollar. Guggenheim, the noted philanthropist and one time senator from Colorado (1907-1913), married Olga Hirsch (1877- 3028 Lot of (3) 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Prize 1970), the Mrs. Simon Guggenheim of this medal. e Medals. Bronze. About Uncirculated. Included are: gold- Warburg medal is awarded only aer a lifetime of service to level prize, 71.5 mm x 71.5 mm shield (greatest dimensions); humanity. silver-level prize, 64.3 mm square; and bronze-level prize, 67.3 mm round. 3029 Lot of (2) Early 20th Century Exposition Medals. Bronze. A About Uncirculated. Included are: 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition America Welcomes the World medal, 50.5 mm; 3023 1927 Charles Lindbergh New York to Paris Flight Commemorative Medal. “e Lone Eagle.” Bronze. 70 and 1905 Lewis and Clark Exposition award medal, 63.8 mm. By Charles Hinton. About Uncirculated. Obv: Bust mm, unawarded.