The February 2015 Americana Auction Session 4 Ends Tuesday, February 10, 2015 3:00 PM PT Lots 3001-5467 Stack’s Bowers Galleries e February 2015 Americana Auction N A M M W 3001 “1815” Major General Andrew Jackson Military Medal. 3007 Lot of (2) (1860s) Army Headquarters During the Electrotype. Silvered Copper. 65 mm. By Moritz Furst. Revolution Medals. Lovett’s Series. Second Obverse. Julian MI-15. Extremely Fine, small dents in obverse Copper. 28 mm. Baker-194A. Rarity-5. (NGC). Included shell. Light golden silvering over both sides is a bit deeper are: Whitemarsh, MS-63 RB, incorrectly attributed as on the reverse, but lost on the highest points from handling. Baker-187A on the NGC insert; and Newburg, MS-63 BN, A copy, but with obvious age and visually quite interesting. incorrectly attributed as Baker-193A on the NGC insert. A mate to the Alexander Macomb example oered below. 3008 1893 Trenton Battle Monument Medal. White Metal.38 It is unknown when these were made or by whom, but they mm. Baker C-324a. MS-62 PL (NGC). Obv: Washington have a distinctly 19th century appearance and were perhaps bust right mane to le and right, date 1776 below. produced as museum display pieces. Rev:TRENTON BATTLE MONUMENT OCT.19.1893. 3002 “1814” Major General Alexander Macomb Military around monument. Pierced as issued. Medal. Electrotype. Silvered Copper. 65 mm. By Moritz Furst. Julian MI-16. Extremely Fine. Light golden silvering L over both sides, but lost on the highest points from handling. A copy, but with obvious age and with an intriguing 3009 Undated Lincoln Medal. Cast Bronze. 82 mm x 23 mm. appearance. A mate to the Andrew Jackson example oered Very Fine. Obv: Bearded portrait of the president facing above. It is unknown when these were made or by whom, right, anepigraphic. Rev:Quite enigmatic. A large letter but they have a distinctly 19th century appearance and were C encompasses most of the reverse, inside it is a circle, or perhaps produced as museum display pieces. the letter O, and within that is a cross, or perhaps an X. Edge:Diagonal reeding on the lowest portion (nearest the A, M, reverse), then a band of vertical reeding, and nally a plain edge nearest the portrait on the obverse. Unusual, intriguing S, P M and rare. 3003 1879 New England Agricultural Society Award Medal. 3010 1906 National Republican Convention Medal. Silver. 48.3 mm. 56.4 grams. Julian AM-54. By William Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. White Metal. 36.5 Barber. Choice About Uncirculated. Obv: Six shields above mm.King-455.MS-63 DPL (NGC). Obv:Busts of Lincoln, scene oarnyard animals. Inscription NEW ENGLAND Grant and McKinley, their name above. Rev: NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Rev: Within wreath of REPUBLICAN CONVENTION / 1856-1906 AROUND Agricultural products: AWARDED TO / “PRINCE” / NO. MUSICAL FUND HALL. 27,489. SWEEPSTAKES / BEST SHORT HORN BULL 3011 Undated (1909) Lincoln / Maine Medal. White Metal. / BOUGHT BY W.F. MILTON / UNKAMET FARM / King-797. MS-61 (NGC). Obv:Bearded portrait le within PITSFIELD MASS. Within plague at bottom WORCESTER heavy wreath. LINCOLN to the right. Rev:Maine state seal / MASS / 1879. Housed in its original leather and stain within circle of star. hinged presentation case by H.F. Le and Worcester, (Mass). Delivering a pearl gray patina with blue and magenta P M R overtones. From the Collection of a Journeyman Numismatist. 3012 Grant/Colfax Engraved Campaign Brooch on an 1855 3004 Lot of (6) American Institute of New York Award Medals. Arrows Liberty Seated Quarter. Engraved with a decorative Bronze. (5) are the 52mm variety and (1) is the 60mm border and GRANT / COLFAX at the center. e reverse has medal of superiority variety. A group of related pieces, all evidence of a pinback mount removed. Unlisted in Sullivan. issued to the New York Plow Company for plows and large From the Highland Collection. farm machinery. (2) awarded in 1874; (1) in 1876; (2) from 3013 Undated (1868) Ulysses S. Grant. Dewitt-USG 1868-27. 1881; and (1) uninscribed. Grades range from Very Fine to White Metal. 27.7mm. Fine. Suspended from brass Federal About Uncirculated. is is a must see, sold as is, no returns Eagle pinback hanger. Without the diebreak mentioned by lot. Dewitt. 3014 1892 Benjamin Harrison Campaign Button. DeWitt- M T M BH 1892-Unlisted. Brass Stud Button. Extremely Fine, Bent. Seemingly a rare type as it was not represented in the 3005 1836 First Steam Coinage Medal. Early Strike with Mar magnicent and extensive John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, sold 23/Feb 22 Date. Copper. 27 mm. By Christian Gobrecht. by us in September 2013. Stud intact. Julian MT-21. Very Fine. B F P I 3015 Undated Washington and Lincoln Medalette. Silver. 18.3 3006 “1784” (Circa 1846-1860) Franklin Natus Boston Medal. mm. 3.4 grams. Julian PR-31, var. About Uncirculated. Betts-619, Greenslet GM-35. Bronze. 45.5mm. 41.9 Anepigraphic portraits of the two presidents. e grams. Plain Edge. Extremely Fine. Obv: Bust of Franklin Washington side signed P for Paquet. e Lincoln bust le, legend around: BENJ. FRANKLIN NATUS BOSTON. unsigned, but with the pointed base that Barber used on his XVII JAN/ MDCCVI. Signed Dupree on truncation of bust. portrait of Lincoln in this series. Rev: Winged Genius, broken crown and scepter on ground. An older Paris Mint restrike missing the typical edge marks. From the Collection of a Journeyman Numismatist. Page 410 Stack’s Bowers Galleries Session Four Ends 3:00 PM PT - Tuesday, February 10, 2015 3016 Undated Lincoln and Gareld Medalette. Silver. 18.4 mm. 3.7 grams. By William Barber. Julian PR-41. Choice C M About Uncirculated. Portraits of the two slain Presidents, 3024 Undated French Transatlantic Steamship Company one on each side. Medal. Silver-Plated Bronze.42.1 mm. 27.7 grams. 3017 Undated (Circa 1869) Abraham Lincoln Assassination Extremely Fine. Obv:Mermaid bearing cornucopia Medalette. Silver. 18.3 mm. 3.9 grams. Julian PR-38, var. lled with coins. Rev: Ship sailing to right. C IE GLE Choice Extremely Fine. Obv:Bust of Lincoln right, unsigned TRANSATLANTIQUE above, ASSEMBLEE GENERALE / but in the style of William Barber. Rev: Flag dropped broken DES ACTIONNAIRES in exergue. Edge: lettered BRONZE. column scroll symbolizing the Emancipation Proclamation. Issued for the general meeting of shareholders. Compare with Julian PR-38. Attractive steel gray patina with prooike surfaces remaining. A M 3018 1981 Ronald Reagan First Inauguration Four-Piece Medal Set. MacNeil-RR 1981 5 to 8. By Medallic Art 3025 Suite of (8) Award Medals Inscribed to the New England Company. Mint State. Included are: silver, 63.4 mm, 132.6 Butt Company of Providence, Rhode Island for Various grams; silver, 37.8 mm, 31.6 grams; bronze, 63.4 mm; and Exhibitions, 1844 to 1891. e dates of awards are as bronze 37.8 mm. is set, number 624 of 5,000 authorized follows: 1844 Franklin Institute, for butt hinges, gilt white (4,074 sets actually struck), is housed in its original blue metal; 1847 Massachusetts Charitable and Mechanic plush case. Light spotting for the bronze pieces is noted for Association, for card cast butts, gilt white metal; 1849 accuracy. American Institute, for best butt hinges, gilt white metal; 1850 American Institute, for cast butt hinges, gilt white 3019 Undated (Circa 1940) Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential metal; 1851 Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Campaign Button. 1.75 inches. Very Fine. Sepia print with Mechanic Arts, for best butt hinges, gilt copper; 1852 attached red, white, and blue ribbons. Also included is a Maryland Institute for the Promotion of the Mechanic white celluloid donkey. (Total: 2 pieces) Arts, for best butt hinges, gilt copper; 1886 Rhode Island Industrial Exhibition, for door knobs, copper; 1891 Augusta A M – ANS M Exposition Co., Augusta Georgia, rst prize for braiding machine for covering electric wires. All medals are polished. 3020 Undated (1892) Christopher Columbus 400th Anniversary of Discovery Medal. Bronze. 76.9mm. is is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. Eglit-104. Extremely Fine, Cleaned, Spots Removed. Designed by James Whitehouse and struck by Tiany & F E Co. N.Y. Obv: Capped bust representing Columbus, le 3026 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Medal. Silver. 57.7 legend around CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS GAVE A mm. 88.9 grams. Very Fine, Cleaned. Obv: MEMORIAL NEW WORLD TO HUMANITY. Rev: Within a laurel HALL aboveedice and TO COMMEMORATE THE wreath adorned with an A.N.S. emblem: AFTER/FOUR CENTENNIAL/ANNIVERSARY OF THE/ UNITED HUNDRED/YEARS OF PROGRESS/FREE AMERICA/ STATES/ PHILA. JULY 4/1776. Rev: Independence Hall. HONORS ITS/DISCOVERER. PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGHOUT THE LAND... 3021 Belgium. 1910 International Numismatic Congress above and INDEPENDENCE HALL/JULY 4 1776/ PAT Medal. Bronze. 65mm. Maier, Fig. 52. Very Fine. Issued by FEBRY 10, 1874. Rare, though it exhibits moderate edge the American Numismatic Society during the Congress of nicks and is very slightly bent. Numismatic and Medallic Art at e World’s Fair in Brussels. Obv: Bearded bust le, inscription ERNEST BABELON. M M DE. L’INSTITUT. around and signed in the right eld G. DEVEREESE/1910. Rev: Classic female warrior bust le 3027 1890 Visit of Prince Philippe, Count of Paris (Orleanist with shield and pike. Inscription CONGRESS INTERN. DE pretender to the French throne) to the United States NUM ET D’ART DE LA MED. BRUXELLES 1910 around. Medal. Bronze. 30.5 mm. Mint State. Size and fabric of 3022 Undated (1922) Joseph Choate Medal. Bronze. 64mm. the contemporary French 10 centime coin. Obv: Rooster- by Herbert Adams. About Uncirculated.