RARE c1840s AMERICAN EAGLE Patriotic BRASS HANDSAW MEDALLION Betsy Ross Connctn.

Description: Rare c.1840s American Patriotic Handsaw Medallion American Eagle / E Pluribus Unum This early screw-shank handsaw medallion is approx. 1" in diameter, or about the size of a U.S. quarter, and weighs 0.6 ounces.Provenance: This piece was purchased at auction in Maryland, from the estate of Jane Balderston Dye, who was a direct descendant of Betsy Ross. It features an early American Eagle with three arrows in his left claw, an olive branch in his right claw, and a shield with stars and stripes (somewhat worn) on his chest. Above the eagle is the motto "E Pluribus Unum," and below him there are eleven stars. There is a rope border around the perimeter.The medallion has a beveled edge, and it has its original threaded shank and threaded nut (beveled to match), which fits snugly and screws on and off easily. This medallion is a rare form. It is quite similar to Disston medallions from the early-to-mid 1840s, but there is no manufacturer's name to confirm that it's Disston. (So, if it is by Disston, it would be either an early design or some sort of prototype.) I have not found collection or sales records of another exactly like it, so it may be the last surviving example of this particular design. [ CONDITION DETAILS... ]- Beautiful antique condition, from a non-smoking environment.- Honest wear, plus a few scratches around the edge (see photos)- The medallion has not been cleaned. It has its (apparently) original surface patina. - The original nut fits snugly and screws on and off effortlessly. - There is a spot of brass disease on the back, as pictured. PLEASE SUPERSIZE ALL PHOTOS, AND ASK ALL QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING. I'LL BE GLAD TO ANSWER. [ ALL ABOUT SHIPPING... ]DON'T OVERPAY FOR SHIPPING: U.S. purchasers, you can choose from various shipping options in this listing. Shipping costs vary dramatically depending on your Zip code, so choose the one that best suits your needs. I never inflate shipping to make hidden profits. If you believe the shipping is too high, please message me with your Zip code, and I'll be glad to double-check it for you!SHIPPING UPGRADES: At our discretion, we may upgrade your shipping to a different service at no additional charge to you ... provided it's rated the same (or faster) than the service you chose. If you do not wish to have your shipping choice upgraded, please message me as soon as you complete your purchase. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: By default, international shipment is through eBay's Global Shipping Program, which means the shipping rate (cost) is determined by eBay -- outside my control. BUT ... If you live in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, or U.K., message me to see whether there may be a cheaper alternative using Priority Post -- depending on the size and value of your parcel. COMBINED SHIPPING: Please see the information above regarding combined shipping. DO NOT PAY until you receive a combined shipping invoice. [ RETURN POLICY... ]I work hard to maintain Top-Rated eBay Seller status and 100% positive customer feedback by: (a) offering quality vintage merchandise with honest descriptions, and (b) providing outstanding, professional customer service. This item may be returned up to 14 days from purchase for either of two reasons: - Dead on arrival: an item that is broken so it does not function, and the listing did not state this, or - Significantly not as described: A major flaw or discrepancy vs. what was stated in the listing.(Of course, shipping loss or damage is a different matter; that is fully covered by insurance.) SORRY, WE CANNOT NEGOTIATE PARTIAL REFUNDS. The merchandise must be returned in its entirety, and in the same condition as it was sent, in order to qualify for a refund. [Blurb required by eBay for cell phone users:] *** PLEASE VIEW THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING. IT CONTAINS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION. THANK YOU. *** If you are on a mobile device, click "Read More." Or, if you see a "Full Description" button, click on that.

Price: 434.99 USD

Location: Newark, Delaware

End Time: 2024-11-05T21:24:41.000Z

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