Forbes & Barlow was a sash and blind manufacturer. Very well struck with brown toning overall.
Stack's Coin Galleries February 27, 2001 sale, lot 1376.
| HT 104 |
Low 109 |
MS 63 RB |
R-3 |
Benedict & Burnham. Waterbury, CT. 1837. Copper. 27.7mm. Details...
Considerable red adorns both sides. Superior to the John J. Ford specimen sold by Stack's on June 23, 2004.
The Charles Litman Collection, PCAC sale #72, December 6, 2003, lot 78.
Probably Ex. Donald Miller Collection.
| HT 105 |
Low 130 |
MS 64 BN |
R-3 |
J.M.L. & W.H. Scovill, Waterbury, CT. 1837. Copper. 28.5mm. Details...
Robert Whitehead Collection lot 677.
| HT 106 |
Low 130R |
AU-58 |
R-2 |
J.M.L. & W.H. Scovill, Waterbury, CT. 1837. Copper. 28.5mm. R on reverse. 1952 reissue from replica dies.
20% red. One of the finest examples ever offered.
Obv: Obverse slightly weak at center.
Steve Hayden Mail Bid Sale #20, October 18, 2003, Lot 643.
| HT 107 |
Low 130A |
MS 63 |
R-8 |
J.M.L. & W.H. Scovill, Waterbury, CT. 1837. Brass. 26.9mm. Crudely reeded edge. Obv: J.M..L. & W.H. SCOVILL / GILT & PLATED / BUTTON / MANUFACTURER / WATERBURY .CON. In five lines. Rv:*GILT BUTTONS OF EVERYDESCRIPTION / SHEET BRASS / PLATED METAL / & / GOLD PLATE. Only 6 to 8 pcs. Known. Plain Edge. Details..
Light lustrous surfaces. A similar piece brought $529.00 in the 2002 Steinberg Sale, #5381. This exceptionally rare piece was not present in the John J. Ford collection auctioned by Stack's on June 23, 2004.
The Charles Litman Collection, PCAC sale #72, December 6, 2003, lot 100.
Probably Ex. Donald Miller Collection.
Gasquet Parish & Company New Orleans, LA 47 Chartress Street. (1835-41). Brass. 28mm.
Rare and underrated merchant. Steve Hayden comments, "This is the first example of this variety I have seen offered in twenty years."
Obv: Lightly cleaned.
Rev: Even toning.
Steve Hayden Mail Bid Sale #25, July 1, 2006, lot 498.
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