Does anyone have any pictures of proof coin packaging from the 19th century?

FlyingAl

I'm looking for any images of truly original proof coin packaging - straight from the mint from the 19th century. I'm highly skeptical any pictures exist, but I thought I'd try here. Thanks!

dunkleosteus430

Do these count?

1865 Seven-Piece Silver and Nickel Proof Set With Original Box NGC.... (Total: 7 coins) https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-proof-sets/1865-seven-piece-silver-and-nickel-proof-set-with-original-box-ngc-total-7-coins-/a/454-3038.s

Seven-Coin 1874 Proof Set, Cent Through Trade Dollar, Certified by NGC.... (Total: 7 coins) https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-proof-sets/seven-coin-1874-proof-set-cent-through-trade-dollar-certified-by-ngc-total-7-coins-/a/1208-3680.s

Also, would the King of Siam set qualify?

FlyingAl

@dunkleosteus430

Thank you for that! I was looking more for the traditional packaging that your average Joe would end up with (envelopes and such) but those dignitary like presentation sets are great to see as well!

dunkleosteus430

This one's from 1893.


https://coins.ha.com/itm/early-proof-sets/1893-1c-six-piece-proof-set-pr63-to-pr68-pcgs-6-coins-/a/360-10917.s

1891 - looks like the same handwriting.

http://images.goldbergauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=67&lot=2807

1888 - not an envelope, or a "Regular Joe" thing, but a beautiful 1888 proof set that's up for auction right now.

https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=lot&sid=5982&lot=1888

FlyingAl

@dunkleosteus430

That's perfect! Thank you so much for that. No doubt as to the originality of that set - the toning patterns are so similar and the dollar looks like it has a place where the dime was on top of it for an extended period of time. Amazing!

DisneyFan

@dunkleosteus430 said:

1891

http://images.goldbergauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=67&lot=2807

I can't resist! A name from my hometown. Ralph H. Poole was the son of Abram Poole who served in the quartermaster's department during the Civil War and was involved in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.
All the Pooles were immersed in literature and the arts : one of the most interesting families of the period. Mr. Poole was later a member of the Chicago Board of Trade. He came to Lake Forest and built one of the first homes on the
bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, in 1884. He named it "Elsinore." In 1931, it was torn down and in it's place was built a summer retreat. The view is from the lake.

FlyingAl

@DisneyFan said:

@dunkleosteus430 said:

1891

http://images.goldbergauctions.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=1&sale=67&lot=2807

I can't resist! A name from my hometown. Raph H. Poole was the son of Abram Poole who served in the quartermaster's department during the Civil War and was involved in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.
All the Pooles were immersed in literature and the arts : one of the most interesting families of the period. Mr. Poole was later a member of the Chicago Board of Trade. He came to Lake Forest and built one of the first homes on the
bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, in 1884. He named it "Elsinore." In 1931, it was torn down and in it's place was built a summer retreat. The view is from the lake.

And this is what I call provenance! This is super interesting. Research is off to a good start!

dunkleosteus430

@DisneyFan said:
I can't resist! A name from my hometown. Raph H. Poole was the son of Abram Poole who served in the quartermaster's department during the Civil War and was involved in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Atlanta.

Is it "Raph" or "Ralph"?

ricko

It is incredible that envelope survived 131 years.... Very interesting. Cheers, RickO

DisneyFan

It is "Ralph" who commissioned his own house in 1911 and completed in 1914 in neighboring Lake Bluff.

1630Boston

@FlyingAl
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From Longacre's Ledger, December 2011.
via the NNP https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/book/534352?page=15
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By Richard Snow
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CaptHenway

THAT answers the OP's question!

FlyingAl

Wow! I couldn’t have asked for anything better!