New York, New York. E.L. Merrifield, Continental Hotel. Mirror. Bowers NY-6780. Gilt brass. 38 mm. Mint State.，Obverse: Mirror. Reverse: Advertisement in nine lines, CONTINENTAL / HOTEL / E.L. MERRIFIELD / PROPR / ON THE / EUROPEAN / PLAN / 442 / BROADWAY NEW YORK. In tiny letters at the top border, PATD JUNE 16 186. The reverse is satiny, highly lustrous and uniform with only a couple of tiny disturbances in the bright gilding. One thin scratch in the mirror glass, but a superb piece overall. The Bowers reference reports that just three or four examples are known and this one must be the finest judging from the exceptional quality. The Bowers plate piece and extremely rare.<p>Edward L Merrifield is listed in the 1868 city directory. In 1872, his eating house at 442 Broadway was given. His residence was at 36 Howard Street. <p>，From the Q. David Bowers Collection.，
