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1929 Light's Golden Jubilee Bronze Plaquette by Sinnock. Bronze, 76.5 mm, 159.6 gm. Dies by John R. Sinnock while he was chief engraver of the U.S. Mint, but for Medallic Arts Company in New York City on a freelance basis. Struck to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb, although the British scientist Joseph Swan was actually the true inventor.
Ex: The Irving Goodman Collection (Superior, 5/1996), lot 1153 (auction tag included).


Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2008
14th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 14, 2008 for: $49.00
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