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Hake’s Auctions Lot 6: WASHINGTON INAUGURAL ‘EAGLE WITH SUNRISE’ CLOTHING BUTTON W/ NEAR MINT LUSTER AND PATINA

Superbly hand-engraved brass coat button complete w/ reverse shank. One of five discovered in 2008 in the mid-Hudson River Valley of New York. The name “Whitcomb” was mentioned at the local auction as the name of the engraver. The brass luster is free of corrosion, pitting and wear. The brass luster is highly reflective and […]

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Hake’s Auctions Lot 2: WASHINGTON & FRANKLIN COLONIAL AMERICAN MAP LIVERPOOL CREAMWARE JUG

9.5″ tall. American map flanked by Liberty figure, Geo. Washington & Benjamin Franklin, as illustrated in Arman W.15a, pg. 197. Reverse sings Washington’s praises, quoting “How Washington Humbled Your Foes” from Edward Rushton’s 1806 poem “American Independency” w/ liberty cap, flag & symbols of the arts and agriculture. Minor, expert repair along base. Wear to […]

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