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8:00 AM PT - Feb 15th, 2009
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Washington Buttons
George Washington "Eagle & Star" 1789 Inaugural Button Possibly Unique "One Leaf At Left Side of Branch" Type 1789 George Washington, "Eagle & Star" Type, Brass, Inaugural Coat Button. Listed as Albert WI 12-c, Dewitt WI-12c, Cobb-Not Listed, Plain Reverse, Lacks shank, Choice Extremely Fine. 34mm Diameter. Possibly Unique, having only "One Leaf At Left Side of Branch" being engraved, instead of the normal engraved three Leafs. This classic, major design type is a collector favorite. It would have been worn to button a coat. This variety has 63 incuse dots or indentations forming the outer border. Within this is another partial border of extremely fine denticles. This plain reverse button is missing its shank, revealing a raised ring in the center back where attached. The example has a very attractive, perfectly clean and even chocolate patina. This is an extremely sharp, well detailed button, with all engraving very distinct. Four examples of this button were sold in the Stack's January 21, 2003 sale for $2,700 to $5,000 (Hammer price). This button ranks among the very finest in quality. We have not seen another that has just One Leaf on the left side of the branch, held in the Eagle's left talon. Early American will accept payment by check or credit card. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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