Peak season notice: Shipping for this category may take 14–21 business days after cleared payment. Thanks for your patience.
George Washington: "GW in Oval" Inaugural Button....
Description
George Washington: "GW in Oval" Inaugural Button. DeWitt GW-1789-8, Albert WI-11B, 34 mm., brass. A nice example of the "wide spaced" GW in Oval button with partial original shank.Condition: The lettering is strong and legible with typical patina from age and normal wear. Part of the shank has broken off on verso, obverse displays in very good condition.
Auction Info
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% of the successful bid (minimum $49) per lot.
This lot is in: 1 -
Signature® Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 43001-43228) - 11:00 AM Central Time, Friday, April 24, 2026.
[Proxy bidding ends ten minutes prior to the session start time. Live Proxy bidding on Heritage Live now starts within 2 hours of when the auction opens for proxy bidding and continues through the live session.]
Exhibition Viewing Times, Title Page, Floor Session and License Information
Additional Location Info:
Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms