Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 37 25 Sep 2019
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International Exhibition, London 1862, bronze prize medal by L. C. Wyon, after a design by Daniel Maclise, Class XVI [Musical Instruments], awarded to J. C. Labbaye, Britannia seated l., accompanied by figures representing Art, Science and Industry, edge impressed with recipient's name, 76.5mm. (BHM.2747; Eimer 1553), extremely fine
Jacques Christoph Labbaye (1814 - after 1878), was a highly respected maker of brass musical instruments. Based in Paris, the business inherited from his father, he acquired the firm of M. A. Raoux in 1857, and continued until 1878 when he sold the whole business to François Millereau.
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Jacques Christoph Labbaye (1814 - after 1878), was a highly respected maker of brass musical instruments. Based in Paris, the business inherited from his father, he acquired the firm of M. A. Raoux in 1857, and continued until 1878 when he sold the whole business to François Millereau.
(100-140 GBP)