Much of the original gilt remains on this token struck in the 1834-5 period by James Bale when the firm was at 50-52 William Street in New York City.
The Litman, Dreyfus & Sullivan Collections (PCAC sale #73, December 4, 2004, lot 41).
Doremus, Suydam & Nixon. New York. (1832-33). Brass. 28mm. Reeded edge. 37 & 39 Nassau Street.
Struck by Bale & Smith in 1836-38 when the firm was located at 37 and 39 Nassau Street.
The Litman, Dreyfus & Sullivan Collections (PCAC sale #73, December 4, 2004, lot 42).
HT 258B |
Low 245B |
AU 50 |
R-8 |
Doremus, Suydam & Nixon. New York. (1836-38). Gilt Brass. 28mm. Plain edge. 37 & 39 Nassau Street.
Die signed by Bale and Smith of New York City and struck when the firm was located at 37 & 39 Nassau Street.
Obv: About 30% gilding remains.
Rev: About 90% gilding remains.
The Benj Fauver Collections, PCAC Exonumia Auction Sale #75, July 15, 2006, lot 33.
HT 258C |
Low 245C |
MS 63 |
R-8 |
Doremus, Suydam & Nixon. New York. (1832-33). Brass. 28mm. Reeded edge. 37 & 39 Nassau Street.
Lusterous uncirculated. Weakly reeded edge. Die signed by Bale & Smath and struck by them when the firm was located at 37 & 39 Nassau Street. Rare, especially in this high state of preservation.
The Litman, Dreyfus & Sullivan Collections (PCAC sale #73, December 4, 2004, lot 43).
HT 259 |
Low 245 |
AU 58 BN |
R-4 |
Doremus, Suydam & Nixon. New York, NY. (1840-1844). Gilt bronze. 27.3mm. 39 Nassau Street, New York, NY.
A classic rarity of the Hard Times Token series. The 377 Broadway address was where Feuchtwanger remained until 1836. His three cent storecard was issued in two formats: Broadway and Courtland Street, where he relocated in 1837.
The Litman, Dreyfus & Sullivan Collections (PCAC sale #73, December 4, 2004, lot 46).
HT 901A |
Low 307 |
MS 63 |
R-5 |
Doremus, Suydham & Nixon. New York. (1831-33). Brass. 26.5mm.
50% bright overall. Very rare in this condition and possibly the finest known.
Obv: Toning spot at 8 o'clock.
HT 902A |
Low 309 |
AU 58 |
R-6 |
Doremus, Suydham & Nixon. New York. (1832-34). Brass. 26 1/2 mm.
NY 214. Scarce variety with no period after NIXON.
The Benj Fauver Collections, PCAC Exonumia Auction Sale #75, July 15, 2006, lot 36.
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