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Home > Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana > Metalwork

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana

Metalwork

 

This class includes spoons, pins, keys and many other artifacts.

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  • Civil War Era Metal Abraham Lincoln Framed Bust

    Civil War Era Metal Abraham Lincoln Framed Bust

    The object is a sculpted metal bust of Abraham Lincoln's left-side profile that is enclosed in a circular wooden frame. The bust is mounted on a blue felt-like background and a small American flag appears at the right of the bust. Overall, the object is in fair condition, but has some noticeable damage. The bust has evidence of oxidation, the felt background has deteriorated at the flag site, and the frame's backing piece is broken and removed. The frame backing also features a sticker containing documentary information that is largely unintelligible. A separate envelope was found with the object that contained a slip of paper and four nails.

  • We Mourn the Nation's Loss 150th Anniversary Ribbon and Pin

    We Mourn the Nation's Loss 150th Anniversary Ribbon and Pin

    The pin is a commemorative item for the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's death. It features an image of the hearse that carried Lincoln's remains through Springfield, Illinois after arriving via train. Paired with it is a commemorative ribbon.

  • Abraham Lincoln Springfield Silver Spoon

    Abraham Lincoln Springfield Silver Spoon

    The spoon is sterling silver. It's handle feature an image of Abraham Lincoln, a feather, and the Lincoln Home. On the reverse, a silver stamp appears, but is unintelligible. The spoon has several oxidation spots.

  • Lincoln Cent Pewter Decorative Plate by Pewtarex

    Lincoln Cent Pewter Decorative Plate

    Pewtarex

    The small dish depicts the likeness of a 1908 Lincoln cent at its center. Its edge features a smooth finish. Some documentary information is available on its back.

  • Towle's Log Cabin Spoon by Towle Maple Syrup Company

    Towle's Log Cabin Spoon

    Towle Maple Syrup Company

    The spoon depicts an image of Abraham Lincoln's log cabin on its oval top and features an embossed flower design on the front of the neck of the spoon. Its handle's reverse also features an embossed floral design.

  • Borough of Gettysburg Oversized Key

    Borough of Gettysburg Oversized Key

    The object is an oversized bronze key to the Borough of Gettysburg.

  • Land of Lincoln Souvenir Spoon

    Land of Lincoln Souvenir Spoon

    The spoon is silver in color and features a portrait of Lincoln at the tip of the spoon handle. Text, LAND OF LINCOLN, appears in a banner underneath his portrait. ILLINOIS is written down the handle. The background is painted black.

 
 
 

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