I appreciate your comments Ken. The history of these pieces is what really motivates me to research and collect them. Every one provides me with a...
[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] Three nice gunsmith counterstamps from Balto. Gunsmith stamps always command a premium and these are no exception. Though...
No, I wasn't aware that it was the Rulau plate specimen Cheetah. When I bought it from Hayden he made no mention of it...may not have known...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's another Balto pickup from my Friday trip down there. Danish counterstamps are very rare as a group with only about thirty...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Here's my example from the Baltimore show. Just took the picture this morning. Bruce
Thanks for the link Cheetah. I knew a bit about the history of Wood's enterprise but your article is outstanding and informative Great job and...
Nice Flanagan's counterstamp Cheetah. I have an example in my collection that I bought from Hayden a year or so ago but with no provenance. I also...
I'm probably some where in the $100,000 range but I've been collecting since 1954. Don't regret a penny...oops, cent!...of it either. It's been a...
[ATTACH][ATTACH]Here's an advertising note I bought at Balto. along with the obsolete. I don't normally buy this type of note but its from my home...
Thanks Cheetah! I always make it a point to stop at Paul's table as he has tons of interesting tokens and medals to look at. I also make it a...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] This is one of a lot of nice stuff I picked up at the Baltimore show on Friday. It's one of the big (44mm) heavy and beautifully...
Great to hear from you again Chris, and thanks for the info on the vignettes. Bruce
Thanks for the history lesson Yakpoo. I always thought the Wood's coinage design was one of the nicest in the colonial series. Your example is one...
Thanks for the links Paddy. I've been meaning to get a few nice carved nickels although I don't collect them per se. The high quality ones like...
Thanks Paddy. I love the Baltimore shows and go to all of them. They always draw well...both collectors and dealers which is why they have three...
Beautiful piece Paddy. Outstanding craftsmanship for sure. Do you know who carved it? Bruce
[ATTACH]This is the latest addition to my NJ obsolete collection. I bought it from Allan Teal at the Baltimore coin show yesterday. Although not...
It is ugly jensenbay, but your father-in-law must have seen something in it so hold on to it. Think of it as a pair of old jeans (thanks...
Your friend is in a tight spot Biged. If it were me I'd do what I could for her starting with a visit to the shop. Good luck. BTW, welcome...
I DON'T gamble on eBay BigTee...ever. I sometimes bid more than I really want to, but never on something I'm not sure about. Bruce
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