New York, New York. 1876 W.F. Hyatt. Bowers NY-6460. Mirror. Brass. 38 mm. About Uncirculated.

New York, New York. 1876 W.F. Hyatt. Bowers NY-6460. Mirror. Brass. 38 mm. About Uncirculated.，Obverse: mirror. Reverse: Advertisement in eight lines, CENTENNIAL / 1876 / GOLD BACK / MIRROR CARD / FOR / EXHIBITORS / MADE BY / W.F. HYATT / 280 PEARL ST. N.Y. In tiny letters at the lower left and right border, PAT JUNE / 16-68. The reverse has mellowed to deep tan and olive brass with some traces of lighter golden patina in the protected recesses. A scattering of small oxidation spots in the upper half. The mirror shows age but no damage, giving a nice clear reflection. Noted by Bowers in his notes as the only example seen, and plated in his reference.<p>William F. Hyatt was in the hardware business at 54 Beekman Street in 1865. By 1874 he was in partnership with Oscar A. Spencer in Hyatt & Spencer at the same address. Soon afterward, Hyatt succeeded to the interests of T.N. Hickcox & Co. and advertised stencils at 280 Pearl Street in 1877.<p>，Ex Charles E. Kirtley sale 61, lot 1628; Steve Tanenbaum, 2011; Q. David Bowers Collection.，