New York--New York. 1870 C. Wall, Wine & Liquors. Bowers-NY-8300, Rulau-717. Gilt Brass. 34 mm. Mint State.<strong>Obv:</strong> Liberty portrait left, similar to that used on the United States Mints double eagle gold coins of 1849 to 1907, with 13 stars around the border and the date 1870 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> Inscription WINE & LIQUORS / C. WALL /177 BOWERY 177 / NEW YORK / DEUTSCHE DELICATESSEN SPECEREIEN. This double-sided embossed shell card is an impressive pristine example, with no rubbing evident, and the golden finish uninterrupted and brilliant. Manufactured by T.N. Hickcox & Co of New York City.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. The plate card in the 2014 shell card reference by Q. David Bowers. Collector tag with attribution notation included.