AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
SPECTACULAR 1840 WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON LOG CABIN CAMPAIGN BROOCH.This is among the largest of the campaign brooches of this era measuring about 1-1/4" x 1". It consists of a hand-colored engraving under glass that depicts the Harrison log cabin, "HARD CIDER" barrel, plow, an American flag inscribed "Harrison, Tyler" and William Henry Harrison stands in front of his cabin welcoming a veteran with a wooden leg. Other details can be seen in this wonderful image such as an axe embedded in a tree stump and a man paddling a canoe. SIZE: 25.5mm w 30.8mm h. PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. Heritage Auction Galleries, May 21, 2011, Lot 38088. CONDITION: Good overall. Brass bezel and frame retains some original gold plating, missing pin, beveled glass lens has numerous small scratches. Image appears fine with good color as can be seen in photos. 49055-2 JS (7,500-8,500)