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Massive 1878 Silver Award Medal, Paris World's Fair
1878 Paris World's Fair Silver Medal. Silver, 68 mm, 153.5 gm (4.94 troy oz). Dies by Jules-Clément Chaplain. Struck by Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) for the Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1878, or the 1878 Paris World's Fair. The current piece is a massive silver medal awarded to "Hargreave & Nusseys" as indicated in the plaque held by a cherub in the allegorical reverse design. The names of the award recipients were inserted into the die by means of an insert so that the names would be raised on the finished medal, as opposed to the typical method of engraving names on finished medals during that era. Edge engraved ARGENT. A spectacular piece, both in terms of size and state of preservation. This example is pleasantly free of distracting edge bruises and contact marks commonly encountered on large medals. The antique-silver surfaces are attractively accented by subtle tinges of gold, blue, and rose coloration.Auction Info
2008 September Long Beach, CA Tokens & Medals Signature Auction #1100 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2008
17th-18th
Wednesday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
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