IMPRESSIVE U S MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT SOLID GOLD AND ENAMEL PRESENTATION BADGE BY TIFFANY & CO.

This beautiful badge weighing 81 grams of 18K gold is 3-1/4″ high and 2-1/4″ wide with an inscription reading: “J. M. Wright / in appreciation / 21 yrs. devoted service / Jan 4, 1888 – Jan 4, 1909 / from / Melville W. Fuller / John M. Marlan /James H. McKenney”. John Montgomery Wright was born in 1839 in Kentucky and served is Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky prior to his 21 years as the Marshal of the United States Supreme Court, 1888-1909. Badge was presented by Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller, Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan and Supreme Court Clerk James H. McKenney. CONDITION: Very fine. Eagle still retains fine chased details and frosting. Enamel is complete with one small 1/4″ chip at top of blue circle. Inscription and Tiffany’s maker mark are well discerned. 49642-5 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2109

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2109	$6,320.00	IMPRESSIVE U S MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT SOLID GOLD AND ENAMEL PRESENTATION BADGE BY TIFFANY & CO. This beautiful badge weighing 81 grams of 18K gold is 3-1/4″ high and 2-1/4″ wide with an inscription reading: “J. M. Wright / in appreciation / 21 yrs. devoted service / Jan 4, 1888 – Jan 4, 1909 / from / Melville W. Fuller / John M. Marlan /James H. McKenney”. John Montgomery Wright was born in 1839 in Kentucky and served is Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky prior to his 21 years as the Marshal of the United States Supreme Court, 1888-1909. Badge was presented by Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller, Associate Justice John Marshall Harlan and Supreme Court Clerk James H. McKenney. CONDITION: Very fine. Eagle still retains fine chased details and frosting. Enamel is complete with one small 1/4″ chip at top of blue circle. Inscription and Tiffany’s maker mark are well discerned. 49642-5 (6,000-8,000) – Lot 2109 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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IMPRESSIVE U S MARSHAL OF THE SUPREME COURT SOLID GOLD AND ENAMEL PRESENTATION BADGE BY TIFFANY & CO.