1883 George Washington (Evacuation Day) Medal. By Charles Osborne, Engraved by Lea Ahlborn. Miller-6, Musante GW-981, Baker S-319. Bronze. Choice Mint State. Housed in the Original Brown Cloth Book Case, Without CCNY.
57 mm, medal; 110 mm x 129 mm, case. A handsome medal with original autumn-brown patina, obverse with a few minor spots that we mention solely for accuracy. The front cover of the original case is printed in gilt lettering TO COMMEMORATE THE / CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION / NOVEMBER 26, 1883 / OF THE / EVACUATION OF NEW YORK / BY THE BRITISH / AND THE ERECTION OF THE / STATUE OF WASHINGTON / IN WALL STREET. Unlike the case offered in the lot above, however, the back of this one is blank without the CCNY monogram. The interior of the case, front and back, provides information on the Committee for the Celebration of the Day. The case is nicely preserved, spine with minor wear from use, but fully intact, otherwise only a few minor exterior scuffs on the back, corners fairly crisp. Also included in this lot is the original letter signed by Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York George Wilson that accompanied this medal when it was presented to Col. C.V. Tuttle. The letter is dated May 5, 1885, and is on CCNY letterhead. It is quite tattered with several prominent vertical folds, all accompanied by tears in the paper; the bottom third of the letter is separated from the rest. The entire letter is present, however, and it remains fully legible with no significant fading or foxing. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case; 1 letter)
From the Scott H. Miller Collection. The letter is plated on p. 21 of the 2015 Miller reference on the medallic art of the American Numismatic Society.

Estimate: $750