Music: Belgium [Richard Wagner, 1813-1883], the first performance of "Der Ring des Nibelungen" in French, at the Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, Brussels, copper medal, 1903, by Pieter-Jan Braecke (1858-1938), for Wolfers Frères, a Valkyrie l., head and shoulders, in high relief, rev. decorative legend, 59.5mm., a superb 'Art Nouveau' medal, extremely fine
*ex Mrs Irene "Neddy" Allen stock