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Table of Contents > Encased Postage Stamps > Lot 167 |
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Lot Number: 167
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Trial Specimen “J. GAULT” with Hand-Carved Brass Face Side Frame Cut Out to Show the Stamp Pattern Three Cents |
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1862 Encased Postage Stamp Civil War Emergency Currency, Rare Trial or Pattern Specimen, Type of EP-46, HB-129, S-95, Reed-JG03. This Encased Postage Stamp is unique having a Hand-Carved Obverse Brass Frame, created to demonstrate the outer Obverse Frame Design, Three Cents. J. GAULT. Plain Frame, Near Mint. Unique, Trial or Experimental Sample Encased Postage Stamp with a Hand-Cut Brass Front portion for the Encased Postage Stamp’s Frame (not machine made, rather an advance pattern design). This obviously created to serve as a “Pattern” or “Trial” design for what ultimately became the standard obverse side “Moons” to hold the mica in place, while also displaying the stamp below in the open style frame. The “regular” issued EP-46 type is Rated as a Rarity-7 (11 to 15 known) according to Fred Reed.This sealed Encased Postage Stamp with Obverse Pattern is unique. It has a clear roughly made “Hand-Carved” appearance to the obverse moons which display a distinctly natural dark tone where cut on its inner flat edges. This exact piece sold by Early American to an advanced collector circa late 1970s. Subsequent experts’ inspection have confirmed the original determination of it being an early prototype “Pattern.” This design would be incorporated into John Gault’s original Patent, No. 1627, granted on August 12, 1862, shortly after the passage of legislation authorizing the use of United States Stamps as Currency in July of 1862. This Encased Postage Stamp has a lovely appearance. The red 3 George Washington 1861 series U.S. postage stamp is fairly well centered with original color, viewed under clear mica. The mica has some slight surface wear and trivial craze at the right rim edges, likely created when made. The face and moons of the brass frame is obviously Hand-Cut. The stamped “J. Gault” 1862 patent date on the reverse is sharp and clear. It appears likely that the encasements he issued under his own name were the first in the series, made after July 1862 but before his partnership with Kirkpatrick. Towards the end of the year Gault moved to New York City and entered into partnership with Joseph Kirkpatrick. The new firm of Kirkpatrick & Gault set up business at 1 Park Place. |
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Keywords: Civil War Currency, John Gault, Scovill, Waterbury, Connecticut, Civil War Money, Encased Postage Stamp, 1862, Fred Reed |
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Lot Number: 167
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Estimate Range: $1,200 - $2,400 |
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