Counterstamps

W.P. DEWITT / ELMIRA on an 1845 Braided Hair large cent. Brunk D-330, Rulau-NY 2026. Host coin Fine.

According to Brunk, William Price Dewitt (1814-1897) was a gunsmith working at 418 Water Street in Elmira, NY from 1848 to 1891. However, an obituary states that he was also a locksmith for sixty years. Brunk only lists four large cents reported with this stamp, including this example, while Rulau reports eight examples including this piece.

From the Steve M. Tompkins Collection.

Estimate: $ 175