AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
RARE GROUPING OF WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON 1840 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MEMORABILIA. This group consists of 2 brooches: 1) sulfide measuring 26mm x 21mm exhibiting log cabin with flag with motto "Harrison and Reform". 2) similar motif with brass relief design measuring about 20.5mm x 16.9mm. 3) Large pewter commemorative medal measuring 37mm diameter, about 1-1/2". Holed at top for ring and fob. Obverse has Harrison's portrait and reverse has his cabin and motto "THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE, THE HERO OF TIPPECANOE. 4) A log cabin button back marked rich gold color, measuring 18.85mm (listed in Albert as PC160). 5) Brass token measuring about 23mm with same motifs as previously described pewter medal. SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. CONDITION: 1) Some chipping seen in black background, otherwise good. 2) T-bar pin replaced with straight pin missing catch, otherwise very good. 3) Good overall with edge dings and dents, numerous small scratches and wear to surfaces. 4) Good to very good overall. 5) Holed at top, relief details worn but discernible. Bronze patina. 49055-4 (2,000-3,000) JS0