Moritz Furst Early 19th Century Sterling Business Card Holder, Taylor Baldwin & Co. Lunar Series tail dividing value

tail dividing value

The obverse features the Arms of the state of Maine while the reverse is dominated by a wreath with MAINE CENTENNIAL 1820-1920 inside

8 Weight 23

Nice high end Very Fine with a bold overdate

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Moritz Furst Early 19th Century Sterling Business Card Holder, Taylor Baldwin & Co. Lunar Series tail dividing valueLikely a one of a kind piece from a prolific U. S. Mint Medalist & early 19th Century silversmith. It remains in excellent condition exhibiting a hit at the makersmark (imaged) and a smaller less noticeable hit an upper corner (not imaged). The top is engraved "M. DAVIS." in a Bookman style font. Dating: After a prolific career as a contract medalist for the U. S. Mint beginning in 1809, Moritz Furst returned to Europe in November 1841. Taylor Baldwin