New York, New York. M.B. Washburn, Eagle Packing. Bowers NY-8342. Gilt brass. 38 mm. Very Choice About Uncirculated.，Obverse: Large perched eagle left, preparing to take flight on an open field. Reverse: Advertisement in eight lines, printed in black on green heavy card, EAGLE PACKING, / FOR / STEAM or WATER, / Self Lubricating. / M.B. WASHBURN, / SOLE AGENT, / 137 Elm St. / N.Y. The brass shell is satiny and lustrous, with virtually complete gilding save for a small area between the eagles legs and a few of the highest feathers. The paper card is completely intact with good color and no losses. According to the Bowers reference, this card comes with multiple back colors. This one is the plate piece in the reference, but the color on the card is deeper green than seen in the image therein.，Ex Steve Tanenbaum, 2011; Q. David Bowers Collection.，
