COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS BY SUBJECT, International Exhibitions, France, Photography, Exposition Universelle Internationale de Paris, 1878, Silver Award Medal, by Jules-Clément Chaplain (1839-1909), awarded to W Watson & Fils, laureate head of la République [Marianne] left, rev winged Victory over exhibition grounds, cherub with name-tablet, 67mm, in fitted red leather case of issue. Choice extremely fine.
W Watson & Son, 313 High Holborn, London, makers of optical instruments and, since the 1870s photographic equipment, indeed the leading manufacturer of the "Highest Class Photographic Instruments and Apparatus" in England.
Estimate: £140-180