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April 2017 Hong Kong Auction - Sess. A-E 3-5 April 2017
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THAILAND. King Rama V First Tour of Europe Medal, RS 116 (1897). CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
32 mm; 17.10 gms. cf.Forrer-Vol. IV pg. 425 (listed only as 50mm); cf.Medals of the Rattanokosin Era-pg. 88/9 (listed only as 50mm). By Henri Auguste Jules Patey. Original strike in silver. Bust of King Rama V in military dress facing right, legend around; Reverse: Six line inscription with date below. Edge inscription: "MONNAIE DE PARIS (cornucopia) ARGENT". This medal was struck to commemorate King Rama V's first visit to Europe from April 7-December 16, 1897. The task of designing this medal was given to Henri Auguste Jules Patey, the Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint. Remarkably, Patey was able to complete his initial portrait of the king after only one sitting. The original portrait by Patey was designed in wax from which a plaster mold was made. From this, an electroformed copper negative was made which was the prototype used by the reduction machine to produce a 50 mm medal. After the dies were completed, a proof of the medal was presented to the king for examination. Pleased with the work, the king ordered a second production of the medal in 32 mm to be used as an order or decoration, as this specimen. A choice example with no distractions of note, and surfaces with a light silvery pearl patina. A highly desirable piece that is sure to spark spirited competition for ownership. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00
32 mm; 17.10 gms. cf.Forrer-Vol. IV pg. 425 (listed only as 50mm); cf.Medals of the Rattanokosin Era-pg. 88/9 (listed only as 50mm). By Henri Auguste Jules Patey. Original strike in silver. Bust of King Rama V in military dress facing right, legend around; Reverse: Six line inscription with date below. Edge inscription: "MONNAIE DE PARIS (cornucopia) ARGENT". This medal was struck to commemorate King Rama V's first visit to Europe from April 7-December 16, 1897. The task of designing this medal was given to Henri Auguste Jules Patey, the Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint. Remarkably, Patey was able to complete his initial portrait of the king after only one sitting. The original portrait by Patey was designed in wax from which a plaster mold was made. From this, an electroformed copper negative was made which was the prototype used by the reduction machine to produce a 50 mm medal. After the dies were completed, a proof of the medal was presented to the king for examination. Pleased with the work, the king ordered a second production of the medal in 32 mm to be used as an order or decoration, as this specimen. A choice example with no distractions of note, and surfaces with a light silvery pearl patina. A highly desirable piece that is sure to spark spirited competition for ownership. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
Estimate: $500.00- $700.00