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AUSTRIA. Anton Scharff. Silvered Bronze Medal. German-Bohemian Exposition in Reichenberg, 1906. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
70mm; 124.03 gms. Loehr-231; Hauser-3941. Obverse: Female personification of the garment industry seated left, head turned right, holding distaff; to right, Mercury/Hermes standing left, holding winged caduceus; below, putto holding quill and shield; various implements of commerce and industry around; factories and ship in background; Reverse: Legend in five lines; below, decorative cartouche above garnished shield and within wreath composed of laurel and oak branches. Edge: BRONZE located at 12h. Pewter gray overall, with some alluring brilliance and an artistic obverse design.
Estimate: $75 - $150
70mm; 124.03 gms. Loehr-231; Hauser-3941. Obverse: Female personification of the garment industry seated left, head turned right, holding distaff; to right, Mercury/Hermes standing left, holding winged caduceus; below, putto holding quill and shield; various implements of commerce and industry around; factories and ship in background; Reverse: Legend in five lines; below, decorative cartouche above garnished shield and within wreath composed of laurel and oak branches. Edge: BRONZE located at 12h. Pewter gray overall, with some alluring brilliance and an artistic obverse design.
Estimate: $75 - $150