JOHN BELL BEAUTIFUL FERRO IN DARK GREEN VELVET RIM WITH LOOP.
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Winning Bid:
$787.75
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, September 21, 2005 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #185 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 945 in auction 185
Value Code:
I - $400 to $700 Help Icon
Item Description
A gem-condition 15/16" ferro from 1860, unlisted in Sullivan but listed as Hake 3012. Portraits and names of Bell and running mate Edward Everett on front and back surrounded by lustrous brass circle with border covered in dark green velvet plus matching green cord at top. Trivial craze lines on Bell surface visible only with magnification. Strong, clear images. Scarce variety and exceedingly rare in this top condition.
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