Massachusetts--Boston. 1867 John J. Hillman, Plater. Bowers-MA-290, Rulau-300. Silvered Brass. 38 mm. AU.<strong>Obv:</strong> Liberty Seated design, similar to that used on the United States Mints silver dollars of 1840 to 1873, with the date 1867 below. <strong>Rev: </strong>Printed inscription JOHN J. HILLMAN, / GOLD & SILVER / PLATER. / CAKE BASKETS, SPOONS, / FORKS, KNIVES AND ALL KINDS OF / CARRIAGE WORK PLATED WITH / GOLD & SILVER. / 24 SUDBURY, ST., / UPSTAIRS. / BOSTON. on white paper. The paper is complete and sound but parts of the inscription are a little difficult to read. The obverse has attractive, complete silvering, with a little dent in the right field. Made by T.N. Hickcox & Co. of New York City.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included.
