SML-121  JOHN HANCOCK


SML-121  John Hancock

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reference numbers SML-121: John Hancock (M)
SML-121A: John Hancock pen stand (M)
SML-121B: John Hancock (special base - FCA - John Hancock (L)
SML-121C: John Hancock (early small base) (M)
SML-121D: John Hancock 90th birthday (M)
SML-121E: John Hancock (in Lucite block) (M)
SML-121F: John Hancock - "Boston J H Mass" (M)
SML-121G: John Hancock paperweight (gold color) (M)
SML-121H: John Hancock (MLHII only incisure) (M)
SML-121I: John Hancock (MLI Co., Boston, MA) (M)
SML-121J: John Hancock (Sept. 1963 incisure) (M)
SML-121K: John Hancock (bronze, of metal - painted)
description small figure of John Hancock with a scroll
dimensions height = 3 1/2 inches (with regular base)
topics and series Topics: American Revolution  Art & Sculpture Reproductions
Famous People
Series: None
related items none
first issued/withdrawn/
discontinued forever		 SML-121: (1949/1975)
SML-121A (1959/1959/-)
SML-121B: (1983/1983/-)
SML-121C: (unknown)
SML-121D: (1952/1952/-)
SML-121E: (unknown)
SML-121F: (unknown)
SML-121G: (unknown)
SML-121H: (unknown)
SML-121I: (unknown)
SML-121J: (1963/1963)
SML-121K: (unknown)
private issue and/or limited edition & quantity SML-121: PI for John Hancock Insurance Co.  12,000 made
SML-121A: PI for John Hancock Ins. Co. 3,000 issued
era first introduced. Marblehead
value range SML-121: 40/60
SML-121A: 250/300
SML-121B: 50/75
SML-121C: 150/200
SML-121D: 275/325
SML-121E: Rare
SML-121F: 80/110
SML-121G: 250/350
SML-121H: 200/250
SML-121I: 150/200
SML-121J: 150/200
SML-121K: 400/500 (revised 2003)
auction notes SML-121D & SML-121G have not been seen in auctions
comments/observations none

GENERAL INFORMATION.  Baston created a miniature in full color of the four-foot bronze sculpture in the lobby of the John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston, MA.  Given to the insurance company's best customers, this figurine represents a very steady busienss over a 25-year period.
     In 1958, Baston created a special pen stand used by the company in a national promotion to real estate developers. 

From The Sebastian Miniature Collection by Dr. Glenn S. Johnson.

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