ca. 1789 Washington Inaugural Button. GW in oval. Cobb-5a, Albert WI-11A, DeWitt-GW 1789-7, Baker-1016. Brass. Very Fine, Environmental Damage.33.2 mm. 5.69 grams. Original shank missing. Slightly bent with overall rough, granular surfaces, this piece is almost certainly a grounder, but it still presents much better than most such examples of these Inaugural buttons that we have handled. All design elements are bold, both sides with some earthen encrustation on dominant deep brassy-olive color. A desirable button likely worn in celebration of the first presidential inauguration.
