Undated (ca. 1860) William Leggett Bramhall / Robbins, Royce & Hard Store Card. Second Reverse. Musante GW-344, Baker-569, Miller-NY 671. Silver. Plain Edge. 19 mm. 4.8 grams. Mint State.A richly and originally toned example featuring a bold blend of charcoal and steel gray. This is the second reverse design of Robbins, Royce & Hard store card produced by George Hampden Lovett at the request of William Leggett Bramhall. Rulau (2004) states that the first reverse "did not suit [Bramhalls] purpose," but does not conjecture as to why. Silver impressions, as here, are highly elusive with Rulau asserting that only 20 pieces were struck.From the Q. David Bowers Collection. Earlier ex Dr. David Litrenta Collection, February 2006. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included.
