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J-188 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1857 J-188 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 Brown |
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Owner Comments
1857 25C Quarter Dollar
Judd-188, Pollock-225
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63 BN
Ex Simpson
Struck in copper with a plain edge
Obverse: The obverse is the regular-issue Seated Liberty quarter from 1857.
Reverse: Is from an incomplete die that shows UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. at the rim in a smaller font than on the regular issues, with the letter Q shaped much differently. The center reverse is blank.
Commentary:
The Q in QUARTER is noticeably thin and squeezed, with a long serif descending from the center of the letter. Both sides offer subtle reddish-gold coloration, with a dollop of sage added to the reverse. A few reeding marks are noted in the center reverse, signs of contact with other coins (of the same issue, one might assume), but otherwise the surfaces are splendid and attractive, with a bold strike and excellent appeal.
Struck on both thick and thin planchets, this is another pattern variety that begs for a weight indication on the encapsulation. In earlier editions, the comment on this pattern in Judd was that it "appears to be the first work of Anthony C. Paquet who started working at the Mint on October 20, 1857." Perhaps a dozen exist on both thick and thin planchets according to USPatterns.com, and USPatterns states that this piece might have been a setup piece for Paquet's ten dollar design the following year, Judd-221.
Provenance/Appearances
From Bob Simpson , Heritage Aug 2021 ANA WFOM / Lot #3052; Priors
-Superior Jun 1992 (Jack Adams Collection) / Lot #2374 ( as Brilliant PF60BN );
- Ira and Larry Goldberg;s May 2003 / Lot #574 PCGS 62RB and
- Stacks Oct 16th 2003 Anniversary (Estate of Richard Hillman) / lot #2031, PR62 RB PCGS;
- Lemus-Queller Family Collection Heritage Jan 2009 Fun / Lot #15, NGC PR64BN ( This auction referred to from unknown Stacks Lot #2031?
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J-221 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1858 J-221 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 |
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Owner Comments
1858 25C Quarter Dollar
Judd-221, Pollock-264,
Rarity: High R.7, PR63
Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection.
Plate Coin for type in Andrew Pollock reference (Fig 115)
Struck in Silver with reeded Edge
Obverse: Liberty seated on rock, holding shield and liberty pole with cap, 13 stars around, date below base of rock.
Reverse: Eagle with outspread wings, shield on breast, sprig of olive and three slender arrows in its talons, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUARTER DOLLAR around.
Comment:
Anthony C. Paquet joined the Mint engraving department in 1857 and almost immediately starting preparing his own designs for several denominations. This example features the normal obverse employed for regular-issue coinage with a reverse design prepared by Paquet. Note especially the lettering that features tall, slender lines with extended serifs. The eagle is of different proportions with larger wings and smaller claws. Also note the delicate features of arrows and olive branch. All of these design elements point to Paquet as designer of this reverse. Although he also prepared other designs, Paquet is most known for his 1861 double eagle.
Saul Teichman of USPatterns.com has identified five distinct examples of Judd-221, including this Bass Core Collection example. This Select proof features gunmetal-blue and golden-olive patina overall with splashes of rainbow color on the reverse.
95.5 Grams, Dia .948 ", die Alignment 180 Deg
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part I. Heritage Sept 29, 2022 29 Signature® Auction - Long Beach / Lot #11078, and the Plate Coin for type in Andrew Pollock reference (Fig 115)
Prior ANA Sale (Stack's, 8/1976), lot 3589.
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| Slot: |
J-336 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1863 J-336 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 67 Red Brown |
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Owner Comments
1863 25C Quarter Dollar,
Judd-336, Pollock-408,
Rarity: Low R.7, PR67 Red and Brown
Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection.
Struck in Copper with Reeded Edge
Obverse: Similar to the regular-issue Seated quarter of the year.
Reverse: The reverse is also similar in design but bears the With Motto motif on a scroll, as adopted officially in 1866.
Comment:
These Motto patterns were actually struck around 1869 or 1870, according to USPatterns.com. About a dozen examples of Judd-336 are known.
Flashy proof surfaces are magnificently toned in shades of orange, magenta, and violet. Essentially void of contact and carbon.
91.8 grains, diameter 0.957", die alignment 180 deg
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Core Collection, Part II. Heritage Jan 2023 Fun Lot # 9066, Harry Bass acquired this piece in trade from Numismatics Ltd. (8/12/1972).
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J-337 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1863 J-337 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 |
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Owner Comments
1863 25C Quarter Dollar,
Judd-337, Pollock-409
Rarity: High R.7, PF65+ CAC Endorsed
Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Similar to the regular-issue Seated quarter of the year.
Reverse: The reverse is also similar in design but bears the With "IN GOD WE TRUST" Motto motif on a scroll, as adopted officially in 1866.
Comment:
The so-called transitional quarter using the reverse of 1866-1891.
These and the other "with motto" patterns of this date and also 1864 and possibly 1865 are actually restrikes made circa 1869 and into the early 1870s and offered with restrikes of other denominations in complete sets. The reverse die used here is the same as on the 1869 and 1870 pattern and trial pieces and 1871 J1093-5 with die rust between the eagle's right (observers left) wing and the olive branch. The Bass foundation example shows extensive rust and may be a very late striking as shown below.
This aluminum J337/P409 has at least 4 confirmed.per USPattern.com
1) Manfra, Tordella,& Brooks 1974 TB - T.R. Walsh
2) Kagin’s Aug 1977 ANA, unknown intermediates, Simpson-Heritage 1/21 - PCGS67
3) Exemplar collection, Heritage 4/13 as NGC65, Stacks&Bowers 8/15 ANA, Legend Auctions 7/18 - PCGS65
4) RARCOA 1/73, Stacks 1/87, possibly the piece graded PCGS64 in their census as it was there prior to #3 being offered.
5) Great Collections 1/30/22 (This piece) possibly the same as #4 (While there are no photos in those auctions the Stacks 1/87 Lot 552 description referred to a row of tiny marks on Liberty which is similar to marks found on this piece)
As there are 5 known of the half dollar and dollar, it is likely another exists. Judd 7th edition notes that one was in the Dr Michal collection which likely is one of above or the 5th piece.
Provenance/ Appearances:
From Great collections Auction 1/30/2022 , Possible RARCOA Jan 1973 FUN Lot # 563; Stacks Jan 1987 / Lot #522
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J-384 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1864 J-384 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 |
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Owner Comments
1864 25C Paquet-Designed Quarter
Judd-384, Pollock-452
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: The obverse is the regular-issue Seated Liberty design of 1864.
Reverse: Paquet's reverse features an eagle and shield, olive, and arrows in the claws. Around, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with the denomination QUARTER DOLLAR below.
Comment:
The fields on each side are deeply reflective and flash strongly through the light gray-rose toning. Considerable contrast is noted also between the fields and devices.
In the auction listing by Goldberg Auctioneers June 2011 they elaborate some history on Praquet as follows:
Paquet did contract work for the Mint in early 1857, and on October 20 of that year joined the Mint staff as an assistant engraver. He remained in that post through early 1864, after which he returned to the private sector, but continued to do important commissions for the government, including two designs for Indian Peace medals. Paquet furnished the letter punches for certain patterns and possibly regular coins as well, one recorded shipment arriving in late May, 1857, although he could have done earlier work as well. Apparently, the same engraver made up punches for various denominations including the dime, quarter, and half dollar. However, these fonts were not used at the time for circulating coinage.
Provenance / Appearance:
Heritage Jun 2021 Signature Auction / Lot 3756. Prior Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctions June 2011 Pre-Long Beach / Lot 1269; and Heritage Nov 2003 Signature Sale / Lot #11053; ; Possible Superior Oct 1973 / Lot #1527
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J-387 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1864 J-387 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 BN |
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Owner Comments
1864 25C
Judd-387, Pollock-455
Rarity: High R.6 PF65 BN
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Struck from the regular obverse die for the Liberty Seated Quarter of the year 1864
Reverse: Paired with the regular reverse die of 1866 with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST above the eagle.
Comment:
The transitional patterns of 1863, 1864 and 1865 -with motto IN GOD WE TRUST were created as numismatic delicacies after the motto had been regularly adopted (in 1866) for general coinage. Specimens were made available to privileged numismatists and were struck in aluminum, copper, and silver. A full set of transitional patterns consists of the quarter dollar, half dollar, and dollar, with dates of 1863, 1864, and 1865. The method of distribution of these is not clear, but William K. Idler, a Philadelphia dealer who commenced trade in 1859, is a strong possibility. At the Mint these pieces were produced secretly, then filtered out into the numismatic marketplace by insiders who had access to coining equipment.
This piece is deep blue-brown toning overall with some slight golden accents at selected recesses of the design, particularly on the reverse.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private sale Jan 2022, Prior Stacks & Bowers August 2011 Chicago ANA Lot #9021, and
Stacks Nov 2006 Lot 1015 ( Passed)
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J-426 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1865 J-426 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 RB |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 25C
Judd-426, Pollock-498,
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65RB CAC Endorsed
EX: Lemus
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Seated same as regular design of 1865 & 1866
Reverse: Spread wing eagle with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST placed on a scroll in the reverse field above the eagle This is the same design as adopted a year later in 1866
Comment:.
Per USPATTERN>COM actually most of these are believed to be restrikes made circa 1869 and into the early 1870s and offered with restrikes of other denominations in complete sets
Sharp design elements are set against deeply reflective fields 50% red
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections; Priors
- The Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Heritage Jan 2009 FUN / Lot #1635 (As NGCPF65 BN),
- Corrado Romano Estate (Stack's, 6/1987), lot 857.
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J-590 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1867 J-590 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
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Owner Comments
1867 25C (Copper)
Judd-590, Pollock-654
High R.7, PR64 BN
Struck I copper with Reeded Edge
Obverse/ Reverse:
Struck using the regular dies of 1867 but in copper
Comment:
While these had been called trials issues it is more likely they were struck for collectors. Only a half-dozen examples are believed known.
The surfaces on this piece show a surprising amount of original red surrounding the devices and within the recesses of the design. No contact marks are observed on either side and the piece is almost carbon-free.
Provenance/ Appearance:
-Heritage Aug 2016 ANA - Anaheim / Lot #6331, Prior
- From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation. Heritage Mar 2014 San Francisco / Lot #30562;
No earlier auctions could be found however,
- The Heritage Feb 1985 ANA lot 335 plate color image for the obverse looks similar however to the white-up for the reverse does not coincide to this piece
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J-723 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-723 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C Standard Silver
Judd-723, Pollock-804
Rarity: Low R.7 ; PR64BN
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a cap ornamented with three stars with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around and a scroll with "IN GOD WE TRUST" . A ribbon across Liberty's shoulder is inscribed LIBERTY.
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border
Comment:
Both sides have fully mirrored surfaces beneath intense blue, green, and gold toning. A few pinpoint flecks and minor planchet granularity are all that limits the grade.This Reverse type was paired with all three 1869 25 Cent Obverses
Provenance/Appearances:
Heritage 2007 Sept Long Beach, CA / Lot #3017 & prior The Jones Beach Collection Heritage 2007 Jan Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Auction / Lot #1395
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J-727 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-727 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C
Judd-727, Pollock- 808
Rarity: R.5; PR64+
EX: Simpson
Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Bust of Liberty wearing a diadem (tiara) inscribed LIBERTY (without any stars) and her hair is tied back into a bun. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is in a scroll below
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border
Bold mirrors beam strong from all over. A nice mix of pewter/blue/deep gold/violet swirls all over. Miss Liberty and every detail are full y struck and have delicate frosting. The eye appeal is pretty!
Provenance:
Ex: Bob Simpson, The Regency Auction XX January 2017 / lot 11
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J-734 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-734 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C
Judd-734, Pollock-815
Rarity: Low R.6, PR62
Struck in silver with a plain edge.
Obverse: Liberty, wearing a headband inscribed with LIBERTY in raised letters and a star at the front, faces right. A plain ribbon gracefully flows through Liberty's hair and across her shoulders. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the upper rim, with IN GOD WE TRUST in a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border
Nice smooth honey-gold surfaces with only a few marks for grade
Provenance:
The Cook Family Collection- David Lawrence June 27, 2005 Auction 43
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| Slot: |
J-736 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-736 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 66 RB |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C Standard Silver Quarter, (Copper)
Judd-736, Pollock-817
Rarity: High R.7; PR66RB
Ex: Major Lenox R. Lohr and Empire Coin Co
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Obverse: Liberty, wearing a headband inscribed with LIBERTY in raised letters and a star at the front, faces right. A plain ribbon gracefully flows through Liberty's hair and across her shoulders. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the upper rim, with IN GOD WE TRUST in a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border
Comment:
63.1 grains. Diameter: 0.899 inches. Die alignment: 170°.
USPatterns.com states "less than a dozen are known." This rose-red pattern is well struck except on the EN in CENTS, opposite the highest portion of the high-relief bust. The dies are slightly rotated, and a wire rim is present on the upper obverse border and right reverse border. Unabraded, though the obverse exhibits a few tiny blue flecks.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Dec 2022 / Lot #4075 priors:
- Heritage July 2013 Orlando /Lot #3486 (NGC 65RD)
- Heritage Oct 2012 ANA Dallas/ Lot #5406 (NGC 65RD)
- Heritage Jan 2008 FUN sale/ Lot #3597 (NGC 65RD)
- Heritage Nov 2001 Santa Clara / Lot # 6746 (NGC 65RD)
- Bowers & Merena June 1991 (George N. Polis) / Lot #1122 (PR64 95% RD)
- Ex Major Lenox R. Lohr Collection, Empire Coin Co., 1961
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J-737 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1869 J-737 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 Cameo |
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Owner Comments
1869 25C Standard Silver Quarter,
Judd-737, Pollock-818
Rarity: High R.7; PR65CAM CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with a Reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty, wearing a headband inscribed with LIBERTY in raised letters and a star at the front, faces right. A plain ribbon gracefully flows through Liberty's hair and across her shoulders. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is at the upper rim, with IN GOD WE TRUST in a ribbon below.
Reverse: The denomination "25 CENTS' in the center of a wreath composed of oak and laurel leaves, "STANDARD SILVER" is above the wreath and the date "1869" is below and outside the wreath at the border
Comment:
A minimally toned Gem with reflective fields. The strike shows incompleteness on the IB in LIBERTY and the EN in CENTS. Virtually as made, with lamination near the UN in UNITED and about the reverse periphery.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections Jan 22 2023 / Lot# 1295536, Prior Heritage Sept 2014 Long Beach / Lot #4330 ,and , From The Thompson Collection of US Patterns, Heritage Aug 2011 (Chicago) /Lot# 5263 (AS NGCPR64)
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J-876 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1870 J-876 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Cameo |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1870 25C Standard Silver Quarter Dollar,
Judd-876, Pollock-973
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 Cam CAC Endorsed
Ex: Simpson / Bass
Struck in Silver with Reeded Edge
Obverse: William Barber rendition of the seated Liberty .Her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below.
Reverse: The reverse has 25 CENTS in the center, surrounded by a thick agricultural wreath with STANDARD in small letters at the top.
Comment:
This Choice Proof has excellent contrast between the fields and devices, with pale champagne toning. A highly attractive example. Blazing silver white mirrors beam boldly all over. The devices stand out in stark, sharp contrast to the surrounding fields. While some light lines are noted in the fields, the eye appeal is unmarred by unsightly mishandling or splotchy toning. A minor spot at 7:30 and 10:00 on the obverse rim, as well as on the 7 on the date serve as pedigree hallmarks.
Provenance/Appearances:
FROM THE GLORIOUS PATTERNS COLLECTION PART II, Legend’s Auction May 2022 Auction #52/ Lot # 305
Priors:
Ex. Lee Hewitt, April 17, 1972; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection; Bowers & Merena's sale of the Bass Collection, Part I, May 1999 /Lot #1128; Purchased from Lee Hewitt, April 17, 1972;
The James Evans Collection, Heritage, Nov 2004 / Lot #7318; Bob Simpson Collection/ Legends Numismatics
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J-878 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1870-1873 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1870 J-878 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 BN CAMEO |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1870 25C Standard Silver Quarter Dollar,
Judd-878, Pollock-975
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65 BN Cameo
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: William Barber rendition of the seated Liberty .Her left hand holding an olive branch and her right support a shield. A free standing liberty pole is behind the portrait, and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY is draped over the shield. Thirteen stars encircle the periphery with the date 1870 below.
Reverse: The reverse has 25 CENTS in the center, surrounded by a thick agricultural wreath with STANDARD in small letters at the top.
Comment:
Judd-878 is part of the curious series of 1870 patterns with an unusual paring of an obverse and reverse that yields a coin without a country identification,. The "Brown Cameo" designation is not common but is accurate. The surfaces are teal and evenly balanced from side-to-side. When held beneath a light the devices definitely show mint frost against the deeply reflective mirrored fields A lovely piece to hold
Provenance:
Heritage Jan 2018 FUN Signature Auction – Tampa / Lot #5932
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