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New Year's Day Auction ยท Jan 1, 2021 09:00am
Lot 291
Federal Period Patriotic Wafer Iron
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Early 19th century, cast iron, the two-sided mold depicts the Great Seal of the United States as it appeared on America's precious metal coinage struck between 1796 and 1807, and as a wax impression verifying official documents of the period.
Mold 5 1/2 in. diameter; Length 27 in.
From the Collection of the late Frances (Fran) J. Campbell; Proprietor of Fran Campbell Antiques and Interiors
Some light oxidation; very good condition.