Counterstamps

J.W. GRAHAM in a serrated box punch on an 1819 Matron Head large cent. Brunk G-445, Rulau-Unlisted. Host coin Fine.

As with previous lots, the large size of this stamp precludes it from being one used by a silversmith and most other maker marks, except those of larger items. It is however very similar to those found on carpenter tools, either a mark of the carpenter himself or even a manufacturer of the tool itself. Currently unattributed, a little bit of research with antique tool listings should reveal its origin. This is one of the two examples reported in Brunk, both on large cents.

From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection.

Estimate: $ 175