Nice specimen you have :thumb: To some degrees, the seller is right. Many of the white metal varieties of that era are indeed soft. Here are a...
Here's a bit of a sampling of some Philadelphia trade tokens... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
I have a decent variety of Philadelphia CWTs I suppose. But I have many more Merchant era and Trade era specimens from Philly.
A few Civil War Tokens to toss into the mix... [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
Thanks Bruce. As per your request, below find some more Trested examples from my cabinet. The E-NY-922 is an R-7. The other rarities are...
Below please find a recent acquisition for the cabinet. Engraved and struck by Richard Trested, this particular emission is R-8 in rarity. There...
Below is a recent acquisition added to the cabinet. It is a Miller NY-583. There are only but 8 known to exist. [IMG] You can learn more about...
A few Chesebrough Stearns & Co token varieties, circa 1850s. The Chesebrough Stearns emissions are seen rather routinely, but rarely at these...
I didn't realize that outfit was still around. Yikes.
Thanks Ken. Appreciate the kind words.
Indeed. Marr started out at Colt arms as an engraver before venturing into several partnerships, including one with Mossin. After the Civil War...
Indeed. Woodcuts. Always a treat seeing old books & copy illustrated using woodcuts. Later, during the 19th century, lots of wood engravers...
Awesome job photographing Ken
I will be happy to look this up in a few places when I get back to my desk. The specimen does not look like anything I remember in Fuld.
I'm really digging your latter specimen. Also, did you photograph these Ken?
Thanks Bruce. Those countertamps are nice :thumb:. It's a huge bonus to see them too, given that I too enjoy Baltimore (Maryland in general)...
"High Grade Example" Please. Return the guy's money.
Below please find a few CWTs acquired from last weekend's Whiteman show. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] More to come from the show... Thanks,...
Awesome write-up and awesome specimens Bruce. Nice to see others who take an interest in the historical specificities about emitters.
This is a Miller NY-2079, five reported to exist. Bruce, are you aware that your specimen is the Rulau plate specimen, shown on page 362 of his...
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