Lot 398
  • 398

AN AMERICAN SILVER ARMORIAL BADGE, WILLIAM THOMSON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1820

Estimate
600 - 800 USD
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Description

  • marked at top Wm Thompson script in shaped punch.
  • length 5 3/8 in.
  • 13.8 cm
obverse chased and embossed with arms with coronet and supporters, reverse plain.

Condition

Some rubbing, dot of solder to back rim, engraving removed from reverse ?; rare item
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