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GWI 6-A "GW" MONOGRAM WITH A CIRCLE & CROSS BORDER:
This button was manufactured in either Stamped Brass or
Copper, and has Raised Letters for the Slogan, and
Raised Crosses within the Indented Border Circles. The
Size GWI 6-A is 33mm, and has an R-6 Rating. This is a
flat one-piece button with a soldered on loop shank.
Stamped boldly in the center is a large
Roman Script "GW" Monogram. The
"W" in the monogram has a
Colonial Style Swirl off the "W"
which encompasses both letters. Outside of the
monogram's flat field is a thin stamped border
Ring,
which separates the inner design, with the slogan's
narrow circling channel well. Within the
channel is the popular Slogan that was used at Washington's
inauguration ceremony, "LONG
LIVE THE PRESIDENT",
which is in all raised Roman Font capital letters upon a
stippled base.
Reaching out from the edge of the banner well is seventy
Short Rays
which are stamped in a circular pattern. This pattern
usually represents the Sun's shinning Rays. This is
followed by a small flat open field, which is then
encircled by a thin
Stippled Ring.
Circling around the button's outside edge is the unique
design of 36
Indented Circles,
which all have
Raised Crosses
within.
Cobb's notes mention that there
are three specimens known (His, Wilson's, Shurto's).~
There was one in S.H. Chapman's Parsons sale in 1914 lot
585, but unsure if it is one of the examples Cobb knew
of.~
GWI 6-A "GW" MONOGRAM WITH A CIRCLE & CROSS BORDER:
Color: A Nicely Toned Coppery Brown With Green
Mustard Highlights.
Metal: Stamped Brass with Raised Cross and
Letters.
Size: 32mm. 97.1 Grains
Rarity: R-6
Variety Type: 36 Impressions.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example,
Exceptional Planchet Casting , Exceptional Impressions.
Obverse Button Analysis: This is an extraordinary
specimen with an unblemished pattern. The brass planchet is solid
and flat, and has no metal loss or deterioration. The
button is smooth to the touch, and has no scratches or
abrasions effecting the surface. The script "GW"
Monogram has a nice deep strike, with all fluid and
unbroken letter lines. The Colonial Swirl has a nice deep strike, and shows no breaks or flattened areas in
the swirl. The incuse separation Ring is strong, and
it's perimeter is easily definable. The narrow circular Banner
Well has a deep strike impression, and gives the motto's
letters good volume. All the Roman Font Capital Letters
for the Slogan, "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT" are nicely
elevated, and show good strong straight letter lines that are
easy to read. The Separation Cross for the beginning and
ending of the motto is nicely raised, and have sharp angled
lines. All the close spaced Rays have a nice deep strike, and
show nicely. The outside Stipple
Ring has a deep strike impression, and shows all of the
stipples clearly. The outside Border Indentees with the
Crosses within are marvelously stamped, and show sharp
angled lines for the crosses. Even though Cobb
was noted to have cleaned all his buttons at one time,
this button has retained a natural color tone consistent
with age. This is an excellent example that shows nice
deep clear impressions.
Reverse 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. Cobb descriptive label on back..
Library Records Has Limited Information WI 6-A-1:
History: Yes
Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No
Harold Cobb/Descendants 1957 to
2003
Purchased from C.K. Parker, in 1957.~
The Miller Collection.~
GWI 6-A "GW"
MONOGRAM WITH A CIRCLE & CROSS BORDER:
(America's Centennial Celebration 1886 or 1889 Pewter Reproduction)
Color: An Algae Green with Silvery Mustard Highlights.
Metal: Flat, 1-Piece, Stamped & Raised Design, Pewter.
Size: 34mm.
Rarity: R-6
Variety Type: 36 Impressions, 34mm.
Present Condition: A Non Excavated Example, Strong Planchet
Casting , Strong Impressions.
Obverse Button Analysis: A very pleasing example with all
great attributes. The brass planchet is solid and flat, and shows no
metal loss or deterioration. The button is smooth to the touch, and
shows no scratches or abrasions effecting the surface. The script
"GW" Monogram has a nice deep strike, and shows all fluid unbroken
lines. The Colonial Swirl has a deep strike impression, and shows no
breaks or flattened areas in the swirl. The incuse Separation Ring
is strong, and it's perimeter is definable. The narrow circular
Banner Well has a deep strike impression, and gives all the motto's
letters good volume. All the Roman Font Capital Letters for the
Slogan, "LONG LIVE THE PRESIDENT" are nicely elevated, and show
strong straight letter lines that are easy to read. The Separation
Cross for the beginning and ending of the motto is nicely raised
with sharp angled lines. All the close spaced Rays have a nice deep
strike impression, and are easily seen. The outside Stipple Ring has
a deep strike impression, and shows all of the stipples clearly. The
outside Border Indentees with the Crosses within are marvelously
stamped, and show sharp angled raised lines for the crosses.
Reverse Button Analysis: This is a flat one-piece button with
a soldered on loop shank. The shank is original, straight and
intact. No other information known.
Library Records Has
Limited Information WI 6-A-2:
History: Yes
Recorded Sales Price: Yes
Current Button Owner and Location: No
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