Description
Mid 19th Century; Original 1862 10-Cent John Gault Encased Postage Stamp, Approximately diameter of 24.5 mm, Displaying original 10 cent washington stamp, Back of case is titled Tremont House Chicago Gage Brother and Drake Prop. Pat Aug 12 1862, J. Gault, Please view photos.
Please note this item is not tax exempt.
Dimensions
diameter 24.5 mm
Medium
Paper and Metal
Date
1862
Condition Report
Very Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
The 1862 10-cent Tremont House Encased Postage Stamp is a fascinating piece of Civil War monetary history. It was created by John Gault, who patented a brass-and-mica case to protect fragile postage stamps so they could circulate as everyday emergency currency during national coin shortages, Gault’s invention was ultimately a short-lived solution. Just a few weeks after his patent, the U.S. government began issuing "fractional currency" (paper money in 5, 10, 25, and 50-cent denominations) and the mint drastically increased base-metal coin production. Today, surviving examples of Gault’s encased stamps—especially rare advertiser pieces like the Tremont House—are highly sought after and prized by numismatists.
Provenance
Grant Hayes Collection
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, No sales tax due on coin currency and bullion, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Circulated
Payments
Available payment options
Shipping Info
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