Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
May 2023 World CCO Auction 16-19 May 2023
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SWITZERLAND. Fourth Cantonal Shooting Festival of the Geneva Riflemen Silver Medal, 1882. PCGS SPECIMEN-63.
R-619c; Martin-321. By Charles Jean Richard, Geneva. 43mm. Obverse: Arms of Geneva superimposed on two crossed flags and two crossed rifles, encompassed within a mixed wreath of oak and laurel; "IHS" in sunbust above, perimeter legend; Reverse: Winged angel leaning on column, facing right, laurel branch in left hand, offering cup with right hand to a youth armed with a rifle who offers palm fronds in return; symbols of agriculture and industry on ground at left, city and landscape in background; anepigraphic. An outstanding example of nineteenth century allegorical (and armorial) engraving art on an extremely attractive specimen boasting champagne and aqua highlights on its lustrous surfaces. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $700
R-619c; Martin-321. By Charles Jean Richard, Geneva. 43mm. Obverse: Arms of Geneva superimposed on two crossed flags and two crossed rifles, encompassed within a mixed wreath of oak and laurel; "IHS" in sunbust above, perimeter legend; Reverse: Winged angel leaning on column, facing right, laurel branch in left hand, offering cup with right hand to a youth armed with a rifle who offers palm fronds in return; symbols of agriculture and industry on ground at left, city and landscape in background; anepigraphic. An outstanding example of nineteenth century allegorical (and armorial) engraving art on an extremely attractive specimen boasting champagne and aqua highlights on its lustrous surfaces. Listed as "Rare" in Richter. To view all items from the PHG Collection click here.
From the PHG Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $700