Lincoln Related
Brilliant 1860 Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin Ferro
1860 Presidential Campaign, Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin Ferrotype, Choice Extremely Fine.
24mm. This impressive ferrotype is made of brass with a reeded edge. The portrait of a youthful and unbearded, Abraham Lincoln appears on one side and Hannibal Hamlin on the other side. There is a small hole at the top as always, for suspension in wearing. Both images are in very good condition, with just a couple of trivial small plate flecks due to the mass production process. The case is bright, flashy brilliant brass in color. The ferrotype was created for the Presidential campaign of 1860 and is dated at the bottom of both sides. Overall, this piece is in superior condition.
Brilliant 1860 Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin Ferro
1860 Presidential Campaign, Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin Ferrotype, Choice Extremely Fine.
24mm. This impressive ferrotype is made of brass with a reeded edge. The portrait of a youthful and unbearded, Abraham Lincoln appears on one side and Hannibal Hamlin on the other side. There is a small hole at the top as always, for suspension in wearing. Both images are in very good condition, with just a couple of trivial small plate flecks due to the mass production process. The case is bright, flashy brilliant brass in color. The ferrotype was created for the Presidential campaign of 1860 and is dated at the bottom of both sides. Overall, this piece is in superior condition.
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Coins-Currency-Autographs-Americana
9:00 AM PT - May 18th, 2008
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067
