Rare George McClellan 1864 Ferrotype Badge
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Description
Diminutive (3/8" H) oval ferrotype portrait of 1864 Democratic candidate George B. McClellan set in an ornate allegorical brass shield-form pinback (overall: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"). Decorated with stars, spirit of Liberty, swords, trumpet, scrolls and books, as well as a scale with date "186" to the left and completed "1.2.3." to the right. Outer rim impressed with the dates and locations of ten Civil War battles. Unlisted.
Condition
In excellent, near-mint, condition. Brass elements bright and shiny with only very light wear on edges. Ferrotype in excellent condition with sharp resolution and high contrast, with only light soiling at edges, and small scattered emulsion bubbles (only visible under raking light). One line across top, possibly cracked or crazed, invisible without magnification.
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Rare George McClellan 1864 Ferrotype Badge
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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