2025-01 Raynors Historical Collectible Auctions
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"Long Live The President" with "Wreath", Brass. 15 mm. Cuff Size, with Original Shank Intact. Albert WI-17B. This major type of Washington Inaugural Button, has the inscription, "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT" with a rough interior. This button hasdark brown patina with fine even porosity providing an even matte appearance to its surfaces. Its original shank is fully attached, being perfectly straight on the plain back. Albert's Rarity-5 and indicates that only 6 to 10 examples are known. An important example of this George Washington Inaugural Button type, made to celebrate George Washington's first Inauguration in 1789 held New York City. Comps; Heritage, LOT #43007, Jun 2, 2018 for: $6,875.00.
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