Lot 576: Wailuku Plantation Token, 1871

1/2C. Wailuku Plantation Token, 1871. Nearly VF for issue, typical weak strike. Rarely offered, popular Redbook listed token.

Lot 601: Original 44th Virginia Civil War Infantry Battle Flag Remnant

Original 44th Virginia Civil War Infantry Battle Flag Remnant. Stars & Bars remnant measures 4.5 x 6.75 inches framed with Certificate to overall size of 20.75 x 12.5 inches. This single star remnant was part of a panel of 3+ stars, which was divided for this presentation. This piece of flag belonged to Col. Norvell P. Cobb, 44th Virginia Infantry. The letter that originally accompanied the larger piece stated, "the flag was torn in pieces, before surrender at Appomattox, to 'Prevent Federals' from attaining it." The letter and flag piece were authenticated by Robert Reed, Director of The Museum of the Confederacy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Director Reed directly from The Museum of the Confederacy. Ready for an office or den. A rarely encountered original artifact. Wonderful condition and display.

Lot 608: General Motors Silver Anniversary Men's Club Medal, 1933

General Motors Silver Anniversary Men's Club Medal, 1933. Silvered Bronze, 28mm, by Norman Bel Geddes (MACO). No doubt a pocket piece of a high ranking executive of the time. Fine- VF. A seldom offered very rare medal in all sizes, yet more so in this small variant.

Lot 621: United Snakes of America Bryan Money, 1896

United Snakes of America Bryan Money, 1896. WM, 45mm, reeded edge. Sch. 352. FREE SILVER / ONE / DAM / 1896; Rx: Donkeyheaded goose facing l., POP on body; above in r field IN BRYAN WE TRUST; around UNITED SNAKES OF AMERICA. Choice EF

Lot 624: J.S.G. Boggs Brew House Rent Transaction

Boggs, J. S. G., American artist. Brew House Rent Transactions, Suite of 6 this being No. 5 "October Rent ($500)" 1991.

Mixed Media Transaction, 20.5 x 24.5 x 3.25 inches. This large framed piece features a Boggs $500 banknote featuring his portrait of "WILLIE" with the serial numbers in green of M15069105L and R20101991B along with the change of $50.00 Federal Reserve Note Serial No. M15069105L with a drawing of a boat on the back. Framed with these two notes is the original receipt signed by the landlord, brass numeral "5", bottle cap, Lipton tea wrapper, real estate business card, portion of the October calendar and the package for the number. Signed by the artist. This is a wonderful and early "Complete Transaction" performed by the artist. An exceptional display piece worthy of the finest collection. Complete Boggs transactions are difficult to come by, let alone one featuring a $500 Boggs Bill! Excellent condition and ready for display.

Lot 717: Russian Beard Token 1705

Beard Token, 1705. B-3. Virtually EF and original, bearing the countermark of issue. Handsome and popular, some fine natural flan striations span the reverse. Ex: Randolph Zander.

Lot 793: British Honduras. Fantasy British Colony 6 Shillings

British Honduras. Fantasy British Colony 6 Shillings 1 Penny, c. 1810-20. KM-1.2. Crowned script GR in a rectangular indent counterstamped on a Mexico 8 Reales of Ferdianad VII 1809-TH (KM-110). Lightly toned VF and quite attractive. Very scarce type. [Compare Roehrs 1-2 and 377-378; Byrne 1371-2. Lot 378 brought £240; John Ford Colln, 10/16/1989 Glendinings, Lot 8]. Wellknown & popular.

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