thedeadpoint Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I've not yet done enough research to determine who is pictured on the pinback. In your studies, who typically appears on these pieces? Mayors? Pastors? Landed gentry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 In your studies, who typically appears on these pieces? Mayors? Pastors? Landed gentry? Early governors. I suspect the person is an early governor or landed gentry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Pond 20 Gilt Bronze, 32 mm Whitehead & Hoag Co. 1500 struck Sir William Pepperell served the colony of Massachusetts in several capacities for 32 years. In addition to a distinguish career in the military, he served as acting governor of Massacusetts from 1756 to 1758. Upgraded: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Your collection is terrific. How did you come upon this theme in the first place? Was it a result of reading the Pond manuscript? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Your collection is terrific. How did you come upon this theme in the first place? Was it a result of reading the Pond manuscript? Pond came second. I started with one or two pieces that I bought as "unlisted" so-called dollars, just shopping around as opposed to anything serious. I do that sometimes. I buy a few pieces and see how they sit with the rest of my collection and see if they spark some interest. After thinking that I like them and the history they represented, I checked out a copy of Pond from the ANA library. One of these days I'll acquire the original Numismatist volumes where his catalog first appeared, but for now a scanned copy serves my needs. Anyway, with Pond in hand, I set out to collect this series and added the pinbacks even though Pond didn't cover them as a specific decision he made. That left part of the series as a discovery process for me. I've enjoyed it and acquired the most expensive pieces early on (the Fraser medal is the most expensive because it is by Fraser). That allows me to pursue almost everything I come across with a real vigor without having to dole out too much money. That makes it a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 Pond 40 Gilt Bronze, 35mm L.G. Balfour Co., Attleboro, MA 1500 struck The "Pageant of the Mystic" was held June 23rd to July 2nd, 1930 displaying the history of Medford. A pinback with a similar design is pictured earlier in this thread. Three other badges with different designs, struck by other companies are also known from Medford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted August 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Pond 30 Aluminum Encased Cent, 35mm My latest acquisition. Unknow maker, unknown number produced. A generic luck penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 More nice stuff. I really like the encased pennies. I can still remember when my wife and I were dating and we'd make them at fairs and such. I still have one, somewhere, from the World's Fair in 1964. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 More nice stuff. I really like the encased pennies. I can still remember when my wife and I were dating and we'd make them at fairs and such. I still have one, somewhere, from the World's Fair in 1964. I'm intrigued by the statement that you "made" encased pennies. Do you mean that you were a maker of encased pennies or do you mean that they had booths where you could make your own encased penny? I've never heard of the latter case? Rolled cents, yes. Encasing a cent, no? It sounds like an interesting story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm intrigued by the statement that you "made" encased pennies. Do you mean that you were a maker of encased pennies or do you mean that they had booths where you could make your own encased penny? I've never heard of the latter case? Rolled cents, yes. Encasing a cent, no? It sounds like an interesting story. I was wondering the same thing too. Good thing you asked the Q. I forgot to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 A recently acquired pinback, not in Pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Pond 67 Bronze, 35mm Dieges and Clust, New York about 1000 struck Badge worn at the special session of the Massachusetts General Court to celebrate the Tercentenary. Both the Senate and the House met in session with the governor, state Supreme Court justices, and special guests. The name badge and bar presenting the person's affiliation have been removed from the ribbon at some point in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Pond 52 Gilt Bronze Schwaab Stamp & Seal unknown number struck, considered rare by Hibler & Kappen Hibler and Kappen include this medal (without the loops) in their so-called dollar catalog. I have only seen this piece as part of a souvenir badge as pictured here. It is possible that unlooped pieces exist or that the piece they illustrate had the loops removed. In either event, it adds to my Massachusetts Bay collection and my so-called dollar collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Pond 41 Gilt Bronze Hodge Badge Co. About 100 made Patriot's day, April 19th, anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. 59 Medford Minutemen participated in the battle, hence its significance for the city. Only about 100 badges are believed to have been produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Pond 39 Gilt Bronze Robbins Co. About 1650 made These badges are believed to have been distributed on the day of the Medford parade on September 23, 1930. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Pond 41Gilt Bronze Hodge Badge Co. About 100 made Patriot's day, April 19th, anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. 59 Medford Minutemen participated in the battle, hence its significance for the city. Only about 100 badges are believed to have been produced. I really like that design but I wonder if it could be improved with a polygonal or circular medal, or a polished background, or something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted September 4, 2010 Report Share Posted September 4, 2010 Wow, what a great collection Bill, my favourite one is in the first post but I like them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 Pond 49 Bronze Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, N.J. Unknown number made Pond did not know much about this medal and speculated that it could have been a generic medal adaptable for use anywhere within Massachusetts. He describes the piece with a multi-part ribbon and name tag pin clasp. Mine has the remnants of a ribbon and its attachment device. The medal could use a good cleaning. It is the first I have encountered. Unlike the similar medals, this one has the artist's initial to the left of the pilgrim. They appear to be JSL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 What's on the reverse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 The reverse is the maker's mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Okay, its not strictly the tercentenary, but the medal commemorates the Pond who's catalogs number grace this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 NE and... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 NE and... ?? Sorry, I missed this question. It is III, the piece pictured is a New England 3 pence, extremely rare coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Pond 21 Gilt Bronze Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, N.J. Mintage about 2500 Town of Rockport, Massachusetts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Both sides have great seascapes. Thanks for sharing, Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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