AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Silver Medal Klippe. 25th Anniversary of the Volunteer Fire Brigade at Ottakring, 1893. UNCIRCULATED.
33x33mm; 19.68 gms. Hauser-6356. Obverse: Two firemen operating a contemporary hose, battling inferno to left; crossed oak branches in exergue; Reverse: Legend in eight lines bisected by oak branch. Edge: Pleasingly toned, with rather alluring artistry upon the obverse. Holed at the top as made, with ring attached.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Ex: Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft 63 (9/2012) Lot # 2853.
Estimate: $100 - $200