federal-period-patriotic-wafer-iron
Lot 291
Federal Period Patriotic Wafer Iron
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, cast iron, the two-sided mold depicts the Great Seal of the United States as it appeared on America's precious metal coinage struck between 1796 and 1807, and as a wax impression verifying official documents of the period.

Mold 5 1/2 in. diameter; Length 27 in.

From the Collection of the late Frances (Fran) J. Campbell; Proprietor of Fran Campbell Antiques and Interiors

Some light oxidation; very good condition.