COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS BY SUBJECT, International Exhibitions, France, USA, Viticulture, The Universal International Exposition, Chicago, 1893, Silver Plaquette with arched top, by Oscar Roty, awarded to Marius Monavon, young Genius congratulated by Gallia, rev legend and named tablet amidst artistic and engineering trophies, 51mm x 53mm, in leather case of issue. Toned matt surface, good extremely fine.
Marius Monavon, from 10 rue de Trion, Lyon, had recently (1890) published "La coloration artificielle des vins.... ou de l'art de falsifier les vins, qui n'est pas une choses nouvelle"
Estimate: £100-120