GUN SPRING 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/14/2016
IMPRESSIVE U S MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT SOLID GOLD AND ENAMEL PRESENTATION BADGE BY TIFFANY & CO. This beautiful badge weighing 81 grams of 18K gold is 3-1/4" high and 2-1/4" wide with an inscription reading: "J. M. Wright / in appreciation / 21 yrs. devoted service / Jan 4, 1888 - Jan 4, 1909 / from / Melville W. Fuller / John M. Marlan /James H. McKenney". John Montgomery Wright was born in 1839 in Kentucky and served is Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky prior to his 21 years as the Marshal of the United States Supreme Court, 1888-1909. Badge was presented by Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller, Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan and Supreme Court Clerk James H. McKenney. CONDITION: Very fine. Eagle still retains fine chased details and frosting. Enamel is complete with one small 1/4" chip at top of blue circle. Inscription and Tiffany's maker mark are well discerned. 49642-5 JS (6,000-8,000)