 Baker unlisted. Washington Military Bust Uniface Shell, n.d. Brass uniface, 45.1mm. Extremely Fine. Military bust with heavy features suggesting Tom Paine, name unusually divided as WASHING TON. Rims are folded against the back, creating a smaller diameter than when the piece was fully round. Hollow shells of this general kind were made to serve as furniture ornaments or bosses.
Ex Stephen K. Nagy Estate.
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