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August 2015 ANA Auction - Session A 12 August 2015
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GREAT BRITAIN. Franco British Exhibition Gold Medal, 1908. By F. Bowcher.
31.70 mm; 24.30 gms. BHM-3960 var.; Eimer-1903 var. Personifications of Britain and France seated facing one another, angel standing behind holds laurel cluster and encourages peace; Reverse: Draped female figure stands at left holding laurel and regards plaque below, exhibition buildings in distance. The plaque is stamped, "BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE". Edge is marked with two privy stamps and the word "OR". An interesting piece given that neither the BHM nor Eimer references note a gold medal being issued in this size. Eimer does state that the souvenir catalog of the exhibition mentions awards of this small diameter but, "no example has been noted." A very attractive little medal with sensational artistic qualities, and showing virtually no sign of handling. A lovely satin finish with some toning in the protected areas, otherwise lustrous. In a red plush fitted leather case of issue from Messrs Vaughton of Birmingham. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00
31.70 mm; 24.30 gms. BHM-3960 var.; Eimer-1903 var. Personifications of Britain and France seated facing one another, angel standing behind holds laurel cluster and encourages peace; Reverse: Draped female figure stands at left holding laurel and regards plaque below, exhibition buildings in distance. The plaque is stamped, "BANQUE DE L'AFRIQUE OCCIDENTALE". Edge is marked with two privy stamps and the word "OR". An interesting piece given that neither the BHM nor Eimer references note a gold medal being issued in this size. Eimer does state that the souvenir catalog of the exhibition mentions awards of this small diameter but, "no example has been noted." A very attractive little medal with sensational artistic qualities, and showing virtually no sign of handling. A lovely satin finish with some toning in the protected areas, otherwise lustrous. In a red plush fitted leather case of issue from Messrs Vaughton of Birmingham. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00