GWI 12
The Heraldic Eagle
With Six Point Estoile
and Square Punch Border

 

GWI 12-B EAGLE & STAR BRASS 34.63MM 54 INDENTS R-5RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O 2

GWI 12-B
~ The Isabela Collection ~

“I was summoned by my country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love” 
* George Washington April 30, 1789 *

 

GWI 12-A, B, C, D, E, AND F THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR: This button was made in Brass, Bronze, and Copper. Some specimens were known to have either a Gilt or Silver-Wash finish. The size for A, B, C, and D is 35mm. The Size for E is struck on a smaller 20mm planchet which doesn’t have an edge border. The Size for F is on a smaller 18mm. planchet, and has a decorative edge border. GWI 12-A has 49 Edge Border Indentees, GWI 12-B has 54 Edge Border Indentees, GWI 12-C has 63 Edge Border Indentees, GWI 12-D has 72 Edge Border Indentees, GWI 12-F has 37 Edge Border Indentees. The Rarity Ratings has changed in recent years and I find it hard to scale properly with all the metal detecting discoveries. GWI 12 A, E, F, D, B and the most common. 12-C would be the scarcest. Collectors should note for Buying that Non-Dug Specimens or heirlooms deserve a premium regardless of the number of border indentees. Dug specimens from metal detector enthusiasts for all variety can be easily obtained and not considered rare.

 

In Cobb’s time he noted that, “this pattern was repeatedly found in places of those men who had served under General Washington.” 

In my era, “I ask myself myself which Sub-Variants of GWI 12 sub-variants depict the overlapping Masonic allusion that exists in-between Scottish-Rite Masonry, Scottish Royal Culture and Ancient Religion. I will try to provide an ethical balance between trusted Masonic information I am privy to being a Freemason, and the Patriotic duty this hobby demands of me when i display my information. The goal of my website is to Promote Patriotism to our younger generation thorough our country’s history in early 18th century military, George Washington inaugural & New Nation buttons.  

 

 

 

 

 * Except for a few Choice Specimens, I will not be listing all known Dug Buttons.

 

 

 

GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR:

Color:
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition:
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on B.1:
History:                            Recorded Sales Price:
Current Button Owner and Location:

 

 

 

WI 12-C 34.3MM 118.3 GRAINS COPPER ORIG SHANK DEEP YELLOW BROWN RED HIGHLIGHTS STACKS $3,500.NO BIDS 11-25-12 WI 12-C 34.3MM 118.3 GRAINS COPPER ORIG SHANK DEEP YELLOW BROWN RED HIGHLIGHTS STACKS $3500. NO BIDS 11-25-12R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Deep Yellow Brown with Sunset Orange-Red Highlights & Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Copper.
Size: 34.30mm. 118.3 Grains.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, An Exceptional Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 C-1:
History:       Yes             Recorded Sales Price:         Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:              No

Sold by Stacks Auction House 2001 & 2011.
The H. Cobb Collection.~
Purchased by Cobb in 1957 from CK Parker (The Miller Collection)

 

 

 

WI 12-C 35mm brass 63 indentees E.A. Auctions RJ Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O WI 12-C 35mm brass 63 indentees E.A. Auctions RJ Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com r

GWI 12-C-SBV.1 THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Golden Brass With Pockets of Orange & Chocolate.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees / Slash Line Ring.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original and intact, but slightly twisted.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI C-2:
History:       Yes         Recorded Sales Price:            Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:            ~ California ~

*GWI 12 CSV1 denotes Slash Line Ring.

 

 

 

GWI 12-D EAGLE & STAR BRASS 34.57MM 72 INDENTEES RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O GWI 12-D EAGLE & STAR BRASS 34.57MM 72 INDENTEES RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-D THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Natural Golden Brass with Verdigris Spots.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass.
Size: 34.57mm.
Rarity: R-4
Variety Type: 72 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 D.1:
History:           Yes                 Recorded Sales Price:      Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:               ~ New York ~

Seller stated that this was part of an inherited collection who’s family Provenance is from Virginia.
The RJ. Silverstein’s Isabela Collection.

 

 

 

12-F 18MM BRASS 37 INDENTS R-4 NOV 12, 2004 H.A. $1,725. REPL. SHANK RJ Silverstein's Georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O 12-F 18MM BRASS 37 INDENTS R-4 NOV 12, 2004 H.A. $1,725. REPL. SHANK RJ Silverstein's Georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-F THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: An Olive Toned Brass.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Gilt Brass.
Size: 18mm. Cuff Size.
Rarity: R-6
Variety Type: 37 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Good Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis: Light cleaning few scratches.

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is reportedly re-placed, most likely by Cobb.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 F.1:
History:            No                Recorded Sales Price:        Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:            No

Heritage Auctions November 13, 2007
Heritage Auctions November 12, 2004
Ex Cobb Collection.~

 

 

 

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GWI 12-A THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Natural Antique Brass.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Gilt Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-6
Variety Type: 49 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 A.1:
History:       Yes                Recorded Sales Price:              No
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ New Jersey ~

Bergen County Historical Society Members Button.

 

 

 

GWI 12-B EAGLE & STAR BRASS 34.63MM 54 INDENTS RJ SILVERSTEIN'S GEORGEWASHINGTONINAUGURALBUTTONS.COM O GWI 12-B EAGLE & STAR BRASS 34.63MM 54 INDENTS RJ SILVERSTEIN'S GEORGEWASHINGTONINAUGURALBUTTONS.COM R

GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Deep Golden Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass.
Size: 34.63mm.
Rarity: R-3
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Exceptional Planchet Condition, An Exceptional Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI B-2:
History:         Yes            Recorded Sales Price:        Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:          ~ New York ~

Seller stated a family heirloom, Provenance is from New Hampshire.
The RJ Silverstein’s  Isabela Collection.~

 

 

 

 

WI 12-C 34mm Brass Olive Toned verdigris Dug Orig Shank Stacks Sold Jan 2012 $3,162WI 12-C 34MM BRASS ORIG SHANK OLIVE TONE YELLOW BRASSY FLASH IN DESIGN STACKS $6,750. 1-25-12R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Lovely Olive Toned Antique Brass Yellow.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Gilt Brass.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees, Flash or Strike Through Reverse.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, An Exceptional Impression Remains. 
Obverse Button Analysis: A remarkably high quality specimen of the Eagle and Star type, the olive-toned surfaces still retaining a bit of their original yellow brassy flash in the embossed areas of the designs. The grand majority of surviving Washington Inaugural buttons have come to us via metal detectorists as ground finds, so the surface quality of many that have come to market in recent decades are less than perfect. This button, on the other hand, is quite smooth and free of all flaws but for a handful of carbon stains and a touch of light verdigris on the back that are quite minor in light of this specimen’s overall very positive in hand eye appeal. A close look at the engraving work reveals what is often obscured by corrosion, the finely chiseled lines of the eagle and surrounding designs that actually are quite textured rather than being solid outlines, making this a solid example for the early Americana collector seeking one of each major type of Washington Inaugural button.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact. Flash or strike through reverse.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 C.3:
History:             Yes           Recorded Sales Price:            Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:              No

Heritage Auctions November 07, 2003.
Stacks Auction House January 25, 2012.

 

 

 

 

WI 12-C 35MM BRASS NO SHANK, DEEP RED, BLACK&BROWN TONE RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O WI 12-C 35MM BRASS NO SHANK, DEEP RED, BLACK&BROWN TONE RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Natural Deep Reddish-Brown Mottled Toning.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is unfortunately missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 C:
History:          Yes              Recorded Sales Price:         Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:              No

Picture Courteous of Dana Linet at Early American Auctions.

 

 

 

 

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GWI 12-D THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Clay Red With a Deep Brown Base
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Silver Wash Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-4
Variety Type: 72 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Good Planchet Condition, A Good Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original and intact, but bent over.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 D-2:
History:         Yes             Recorded Sales Price:       Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:          ~ New York ~

Excavated in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The Isabela Collection.~

 

 

 

IW 12-B 33.90mm Brass (55 Indentees) Orig Shanks E.A. Dec 2011 3k rj Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O IW 12-B 33.90mm Brass (55 Indentees) Orig Shanks E.A. Dec 2011 $3k rj Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-B-SBV.1 THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Dark Chocolate Brown
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 33.90mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 55 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Good Planchet Condition, A Good Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 BSV1.1.:
History:          Yes                Recorded Sales Price:             Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:                   No

*SBV1.1 55 Indentees instead of 54
Picture Courteous of Dana Linet at Early American Auctions.

 

 

 

Silvered Copper 63 INDENTS R-2 1789 GW INAUGURAL BUTTON ORIG. SHANK RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O Silvered Copper 63 INDENTS R-2 1789 GW INAUGURAL BUTTON ORIG. SHANK RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: An Algae Tri-Shaded Color Green
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Silvered Copper
Size: 34.68mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI C-4:
History:          Yes            Recorded Sales Price:         Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:           ~ New York ~

The Isabela Collection.~

 

 

 

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GWI 12-D THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Rusty Silvery-Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Silvered Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-4
Variety Type: 72 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is intact, but a replacement. Flash through reverse.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 D-3:
History:            No                Recorded Sales Price:            No
Current Button Owner and Location:                      No

 

 

 

 

WI 12-B BRASS 35MM RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O WI 12-B BRASS 35MM RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Antique Brass.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass.
Size: 34.63mm.
Rarity: R-3
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, An Exceptional Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is missing and the reverse was smoothed out for a coin collection.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI B-:
History:            Yes         Recorded Sales Price:      Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:        ~ New York ~

RJ Silverstein’s Isabela Collection.

 

 

 

 

WI 12-C 35mm Copper Dale's RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O WI 12-C 35mm Copper Dale's RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Nice Sunburst Green Mix
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Good Planchet Casting, Strong Impressions.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information On GWI 12-C- :
History:      Yes            Recorded Sales Price:       Digger Owner
Current Button Owner and Location:          ~X  Earth X ~

One of three GWI 12-C Dug in Massachusetts, 1996.
The Dale Collection.

 

 

 

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GWI 12-D THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Milk Chocolate Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-5
Variety Type: 72 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Fair Planchet Condition, A Fair Impression Remains. 
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is straight and intact, but appears replaced.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 D- :
History:            Yes              Recorded Sales Price:        Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:         ~ California ~

 

 

WI 12-B 35mm Brass Orig Shank RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O

GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Lovely Deep to Light Golden Brown.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Good Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information :
History:    No     Recorded Sales Price:   No
Current Button Owner and Location:    No

 

 

 

 

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GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Antique Yellow
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains. 
Obverse Button Analysis:
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI C-4:
History:            Yes               Recorded Sales Price:      Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ California ~

Picture Courteous of Dana Linet at Early American Auctions.

 

 

 

 

WI 12-C BRASS 34MM ORIG SHANK georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O WI 12-C BRASS 34MM ORIG SHANK georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Deep Brown With Yellow Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI C-5:
History:                  Yes          Recorded Sales Price:   Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:                      No

Picture Courteous of Heritage Auctions.

 

 

GWI 12-D 72Marks 35mm Silver Plated Dug by Dave Wise RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O GWI 12-D 72Marks 35mm Silver Plated Dug by Dave Wise RJ Silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-D THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Rusty Silver With Green Encrustation Pockets.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Silver Wash or Tinned Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-5
Variety Type: 72 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Fair/Good Planchet Condition, A Good Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is straight and intact, but appears crushed and broken open.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12 D- :
History:       Yes        Recorded Sales Price: Digger Owner
Current Button Owner and Location:  ~ Connecticut ~

Dug in a cellar hole in New London County CT in 2011 by Dave Wise  1/11 Dug Specimens.

 

The Dave Wise Collection 11 of 11

GWI 12-D Group Dave Wise Dug 11:11 RJ Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O

Link To Daves Story: http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=151719

 

 

WI 12-B 34mm 54 ind. Brass Dale's Button Green Patina rj silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com OWI 12-B 34mm 54 ind. Brass Dale's Button Green Patina rj silverstein's georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Nice Shade of Emerald Green
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information On GWI 12-B- :
History:        Yes         Recorded Sales Price: Digger Owner
Current Button Owner and Location:      ~ X ~

Dug in Virginia.
The Dale Hawley Collection.

 

 

 

 

RANCE EXCAV. DETAILS CRISP CLEAR ORIG SHANK EARLY AMERICAN FEB 15,2004 rj silverstein georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com ORANCE EXCAV. DETAILS CRISP CLEAR ORIG SHANK EARLY AMERICAN FEB 15,2004 rj silverstein georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Dark Olive Brown
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI C-6:
History:       Yes             Recorded Sales Price:          Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:                 No

 

 

 

WI 12 B 35mm Brass Re-attached Shank Charles-isabela georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com OWI 12 B 35mm Brass Re-attached Shank Charles-isabela georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Brass Yellow With Coppery Undertones.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Good Planchet Casting, Fair/Good Impressions.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is re-attached.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12-B :
History:         Yes            Recorded Sales Price:          Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:          ~ Oklahoma ~

Heritage Auctions December 15, 2005.
Previously the Steve Hayden Collection 2005-2010.
Previously the Isabela Collection in 2010.~
The Twyla Gray Collection 2010.

 

 

 

ZF-WI 12-C EAGLE & STAR BRASS 35MM R-2 ORIG SHANK RJ Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com O ZF-WI 12-C EAGLE & STAR BRASS 35MM R-2 ORIG SHANK RJ Silversteins georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com R

GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR (Silvered Copper)

Color: My Black Eagle With Florescent Green and White
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Silvered Copper. 
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-2
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis: Nice greenish-black with silver highlights. Silvered specimens are extremely rare. 2 known.

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI C-:
History:          Yes            Recorded Sales Price:     Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:          ~ New York ~

This was Dug by Mike Williams in Poughkeepsie, New York.
RJ Silverstein’s Isabela Collection.~

 

 

 

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GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Dark Forest Green With a Brown Base.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12-B :
History:        Yes          Recorded Sales Price: Digger is Owner
Current Button Owner and Location: ~ North Carolina ~

Dug by Jimmy Hardison in 1981.
The J. Hardison Collection.

 

 

 

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GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Forest Green With Rusty Patches.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Good Planchet Condition, A Fair Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis: Known as the flash reverse. 

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact. Flash Reverse

Library Records Has Limited Information On GWI 12-C- :
History:          Yes           Recorded Sales Price: Digger Owner
Current Button Owner and Location:              ~ X ~

Two of three GWI 12-C Dug in Massachusetts, 1996.
The Dale Hawley Collection

 

 

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GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Rusty Brown and Green
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Silvered Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is missing.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12-B :
History:          Yes                Recorded Sales Price:        Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:                     No

Picture Courteous of Heritage Auctions.

 

 

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GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR:

Color: A Forest Green With Rusty Patches.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Fair Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information On GWI 12-C- :
History:         Yes          Recorded Sales Price:    Digger Owner
Current Button Owner and Location:        ~ X ~

Three of three GWI 12-C Dug in Massachusetts, 1996.
The Dale Hawley Collection. 

 

 

 

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GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: A Rusty Brown and Green
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Copper.
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Fair Planchet Condition, A Fair Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is straight and intact, but a replacement.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12-B :
History:           Yes                 Recorded Sales Price:       Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:                        No

Picture Courteous of Heritage Auctions.

 

 

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GWI 12-C THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Brass Yellow.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 63 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Specimen, Exceptional Planchet Condition, An Exceptional Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact. Flash Reverse.

Library Records Has Limited Information On GWI 12-C- :
History:           Yes              Recorded Sales Price:      Yes
Current Button Owner and Location:               ~ Virginia ~

The Bill Henderson Collection.

 

 

 

 

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GWI 12-B THE EAGLE WITH ESTOILE TYPE STAR

Color: Dark Yellow Brass With Verdigris Spots
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped Design, Brass
Size: 35mm.
Rarity: R-
Variety Type: 54 Edge Border Indentees.
Present Condition: An Excavated Specimen, Strong Planchet Condition, A Strong Impression Remains.
Obverse Button Analysis:

Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and intact.

Library Records Has Limited Information on GWI 12-B :
History:            No                   Recorded Sales Price:      No
Current Button Owner and Location: