MIXED LOTS. Mixed World Commemorative Medals, ca. 18th to 20th Century. VERY FINE to UNCIRCULATED.
35 pieces in lot. Nicer world commemorative medals primarily in silver and ranging in size from 25 to 68mm. Some notable items from this mostly European, Lot include: Both the 27 and 37 mm Silver Medals from the Swiss Village Shooting Festival at the Paris World's Fair of 1900 (Richter-2097 and 2098); a rare Societe de Tir Suisse of Buenos Ayres silver medal (Richter- 2078c, RR); A cased example of the large (57mm) silver 1935 King George V Silver Jubilee Medal of 1935 (Eimer-2029a); and 3 different crown-size silver medals of Pope Gregory XVI (1831-1846). There are many other worthwhile medals in this premium lot, which is sure to excite the collector and dealer alike. Some have been cleaned, holed and/or have other defects. Close examination with reward the diligent bidder. Retail value of about $2,750. SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS. VERY FINE to UNCIRCULATED.
From the Ellis W. Tallman Collection.
Estimate: $1200.00- $1600.00