Scoville Military Buttons

The Scoville Company was founded in 1802 in Waterbury Connecticut and is still in existence today. I did try to contact the company to determine the years these buttons were made, but as yet, have not heard. Looking at the design of the eagle, which is the design from the Capped Bust Half dime minted from 1829 to 1837, one can surmise Pre-Civil War. Below is a bit of Scoville History that I was able to pull off their website:
1802
Scovill was founded in 1802 in Waterbury, CT, when the United States was only 26 years old. The company has survived through peace and war, depression and prosperity. Now on the verge of our third century in business, Scovill is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of apparel and light industrial fasteners.

1825
Scovill’s buttons have adorned many U.S. military uniforms since the war of 1812, but among the most famous pieces produced by Scovill is a set of closures made for General Marquis de LaFayette and presented to him when he visited the U.S. in 1825. These 17 closures featured the head of George Washington and were acclaimed as masterpieces of their time. They were made of solid gold which was obtained from a single nugget unearthed in North Carolina.

Priced at: $1,500.00

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Panama Pacific International exposition frame

Includes holes for the Gold $1, $2 1/2, $50 Round and Octagonal and the Silver 50c, along with descriptions of each coin. The frame Measures 8 ½” x 11” and the backing is deep purple velvet.

Priced at: $3,500.00
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Panama Pacific International exposition frame

Includes holes for the Gold $1, $2 1/2, $50 Round and Octagonal and the Silver 50c, along with descriptions of each coin. The frame Measures 8 ½” x 11” and the backing is deep purple velvet.

Priced at: $3,500.00
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Carnegie Medal awarded by The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission

The Carnegie Medal is awarded to civilians who risk their lives in order to save others. This Medal comes with the obituary of the recepiant, Albert Flatt. It states that he rescued two boys from drowning. The Medal comes in a leather box encapsulated in green velvet. This fits in a wooden storage box.

Andrew Carnegie’s profile in relief dominates the obverse of the medal. The reverse carries as background, in low relief, the outline of the United States and Canada, the Commission’s field of operation, and the seals of the two countries appear in high relief. The reverse of the medal centers on the cartouche, or inscription plate, which carries an embossed statement naming the rescuer, the rescued, and the place and date of the heroic act.
Priced at: $1,750.00
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1909 NY HK-374 SC$1 Hendrik Hudson Daalder Medal NGC MS63

Produced by the colorful coin dealer Thomas Elder of New York City (and Pittsburgh), to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River. Designed by Frank C. Higgins; modeled by J. Edouard Roine; and struck by the Medallic Art Company. One of the few So-called dollars struck in the gold dollar size.
NGC Cert #2001628013

PCGS / NGC Population: None Available

Priced at: $275.00

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1893 IL HK-155 SC$1 World’s Columbian Expo Medal NGC MS61

A nice example of the “official” medal struck at the U.S. Mint’s exhibit on the fair grounds, by mint employees. Not the usually seen circulated piece associated with this medal. The obverse depicts the majestic U.S. Goverment building, while the reverse displays typical lettering of the period.

NGC Cert #1934351001

PCGS / NGC Population: None Available

Priced at: $200.00

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MEDALS OF THE UNITED STATES ASSAY COMMISSION 1860-1977, by R. W. Julian and Ernest E. Keusch.

TAMS Journal 29: 5(2) reprint of October 1989

An expansion of the section in Mr. Julian’s MEDAL OF THE UNITED STATES MINT, THE FIRST CENTURY 1792-1892, this 8 1/2 X 11 soft bound book list all of the medals of this little know Commission. Content list all medals, in know metals struck, along with designer’s information. Small enough to carry around to coins shows, and cheap enough to even write notes in. Highly recommended.

Priced at: $20.00

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U. S. COIN & COLUMBIAN COIN PATTERN GLASS, by Tim Timmerman and Pete Rissell.

Updated and expanded 2nd edition, 2004. Out of print.

A little known, and scarce book in its own right. This edition includes not only U. S. coin glass, but its lesser known sibling Columbian coin glass. Fully illustrated, with dimensions for every piece.

The history of these intriguing pieces, as well as the story of the late 20th century attempt to copy them, is told. A great little book easily carried to coin shows and antique shops alike. Quantities are limited.

Priced at: $45.00

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CALIFORNIA PIONEER FRACTIONAL GOLD, by Walter Breen and Ronald J. Gillio.

Second edition, 2003. Hard bound edition. Out of print.
Considered to be the industry’s standard guide, a book no numismatist’s library should be without. The original authors, in collaboration with numerous other scholars, have told the story behind the coins like no others before them. If you have any interest in these little treasures, or the history of the California gold rush, then this book is a must.

This, the updated second edition, has been out of print for over 7 years and is getting harder and harder to acquire. Numismatic Americana Incorporated has a limited number of brand new copies of the VERY limited printing of the hard bound issue.

Priced at: $450.00

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THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON TUBERCULOSIS AWARD BADGE

Smedley 79. 40 X 31mm. Choice About Uncirculated.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $165.00

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THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON TUBERCULOSIS AWARD MEDAL

Smedley 79. 51mm. Bronze. Uncirculated. Dark mahogany in color.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $200.00

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THE SCHOOL ART LEAGUE OF NEW YORK AWARD PLAQUETTE

Smedley 13. 25 X 34mm. Bronzed. Issued: 1931. Choice About Uncirculated.

PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $155.00

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THE SCHOOL ART LEAGUE OF NEW YORK AWARD PLAQUETTE

Smedley 13. 25 X 34mm. Bronzed. Issued: 1926. Choice About Uncirculated.

PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $155.00

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THE MINERS TRADING COMPANY script

1 ¾” X 3”. Fine condition. Dated: Nov 1st 1901. Lovely little piece of script to be used at the company store of “The Miners Trading Company” in Denver, Colorado.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $675.00

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AMERICAN RAILWAY EXPRESS COMPANY SHIPPING TAG

An original, unused, tag from the American Smelters Securities Co., to the Superintendent. UNITED STATES MINT SAN FRANCISCO, via the American Railway Express Company. No doubt used to ship massive ingots of gold and silver to the U.S. Mint in San Francisco to be used in coinage.

Scarce and unusual, the first we have seen. A great “go-with” for any collector of San Francisco coins.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $475.00

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PLASTER CAST OF 1913 LIBERTY NICKEL

Painted silver, and attached to a cardboard card that reads: Plaster cast from genuine 1913 Nickel

An interesting little piece, exquisitely produced. Accompanied by a letter stating that it was originally obtained from the estate of B. Max Mehl. Mehl, arguably the most prolific coin dealer of the 20th century, spent millions of dollars advertising to purchase an example of the 1913 Liberty nickel. He never bought one. In fact, the only time he sold one was through auction, when he handled the “Olson” specimen, undoubtedly the piece from which this item was made from.

An affordable alternative to the “original” specimen of the Olson nickel, slated to be auctioned this January at the annual F.U.N. show.
PCGS / NGC Population: not available

Priced at: $4,750.00

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1933 CO HK-825 SC$1 PEDLEY-RYAN DOLLAR NGC MS63

A fairly common issue, with 500 minted, in uncommon condition. Not an attractive design as these were made for utility, not commemoration.
NGC Cert #1505688005

Priced at: $425.00

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1861 Assay Commission Medal J-AC-2 AE. NGC MS-64 BN.

First struck in 1860 and lastly in 1977, these medals were intended to be awarded to members of the annual Assay Commission. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your position as a collector, during the 1860s mint Director Snowden was having his employees restrike virtually anything he thought he could sell or trade to collectors. And these too suffered from this fate.

A little known fact is that the director’s income was directly related to the profitability of the Mint, and the Mint made more money striking medals than the seignorage on it’s coinage. Designed by James Longacre, of Indian cent and $20 Liberty fame, the design is very reminiscent of the pattern half dollars of the period.
NGC Cert #32665129001

Priced at: $975.00

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Lincoln Cent Plaster

LAURA GARDIN FRASER (1889-1966) Incused plaster of proposed replacement for the reverse of the Lincoln cent.

10 1/2″ Diameter. Faded white plaster painted with copper color (as a Lincoln cent would appear).

Ex. Joseph Lepczyk auction of October 23-24, 1980, lot 489, price realized: $2,300.00

Mr. Lepczyk cataloged this piece as: Commemorative One Cent. Incused reverse model. With Oak Tree. Embedded notes on back. “July-27-1951/from July 951 Cast/FINAL.” Pencilled note “Circle enlarged for top of tree.” 10 1/2 inches.

Mrs. Fraser was a very accomplished artist. In addition to the many medallic works she did, Mrs. Fraser also designed several coins. They are as follows: 1921 Alabama Centennial half, 1922 Grant Memorial half and gold dollar, 1925 Fort Vancouver half, as well as the beautiful Oregon Trail half (1926-1939).

With 2009 being the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln cent design, and new reverse designs now showing up, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a true piece of Numismatic Americana.

Offered at: $10,500.00

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