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Lot Number: 274
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Estimate Range: $1,200 - $1,800
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1790 to 1810 George Washington Shell Medallion in White Metal Not Listed in Baker in Decorative Period Bone Frame

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c. 1790-1810 George Washington Portrait Shell Medallion, White Metal Shell Medallion, Baker-Unlisted, Set in a Bone or Horn Period Frame housed under Beveled Glass with original top hanger, Extremely Fine.

This wonderful and likely unique design style George Washington display piece is period framed for display. The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection offered three virtually identical raw medals, but nothing in a frame. The only example we have located in a period presentation style, far plainer than this example, was in Heritage’s auction of November, 2010 where it brought $1,792 over a decade ago. Here is an important and probably unique item for Washington medal aficionados and Washingtoniana specialists alike - this could very well be that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The detailed high-relief shell measures 55 mm (roughly 2.25”) in diameter and is housed at center under original period beveled glass, surrounded by a hand-carved floral-designed period bone frame. The veneered bone frame measures fully to an overall size of 5” x 5” with original hanger for wall display at top. Decorative floral carved etching work appears on the corners of the frame. This George Washington medal has some minor dings and areas of deep tone yet is well detailed in high relief. The frame backing is period tapestry-like gold-pattern fabric with original integral hanger intact. A wonderful, likely unique design George Washington display piece. The John J. Ford, Jr. had three virtually identical raw non-housed medals. The only other example we located was a period presentation appearing far more plain than this example which sold in a Heritage auction in November 2010 which sold for $1,792 over a decade ago. An important opportunity for George Washington and “Washingtonia” collectors being the only example in this display type known to our best knowledge.
Keywords: Colonial Coinage, American Medal Rarity
Lot Number: 274
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