Counterstamps

(I).M. FAIRCHILD in a box punch on an 1838 Liberty Seated half dime. Brunk-Unlisted, Rulau-Unlisted. Host coin Very Fine, but holed. Plus, a circa 1850s coin silver spoon.

Isaac Maltby Fairchild (1822-1902) operated as a jeweler in Waterloo, NY from about 1850-1895. He was taught by his father Caleb, who was a silversmith, jeweler, and watchmaker also in Waterloo from 1820-1870. Although not listed by Brunk and Rulau, several silversmith web sites show the same stamp, which is also seen on the spoon made by Fairchild included in this lot.

From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection.

Estimate: $ 125