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Auction House:Gibson's Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:466
Sale Title:The Collection of Dr. Robert WilsonLots with images:454
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:395
Date:12-Aug-2018
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Gilt-Bronze medal (76 mm), Queen Victoria veiled bust left by Stokes. Uninscribed.
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Amsterdam Exhibition: Bronze medals by Fisch, 70 mm, 135g; one inscribed for M. Gustave Gibert 'd'or'; one inscribed 'd'argent' and one inscribed 'de bronze'. (3 items).
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Bronze medal by J.S. & A. B. Wyon. (76.5 mm) International Exhibition 1883-1884 Calcutta. Crowned, veiled and draped bust left. Victoria Empress. Reverse: Gifts being presented to the Queen and Britannia. With case (defects) endorsed to 'Rev.S.B. Taylor, Juror'.
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Bronze medal, 71 mm, 164g, the obverse profusely decorated in Celtic design, with central panel depicting the Cork Coat of Arms, the circular border inscribed 'Cork Industrial Exhibition' the reverse with a circular Celtic scroll border, with harp and banner with inscription 'Highest Award for Sir John Arnott & Co., Ltd. - Pale Ale'; in original presentation box.
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Award medal in silver-gilt (50 mm, 55g) obverse with bust of Queen Victoria in the style of Empress of India; around on broad rim Calcutta International Exhibition . 1883 - 84; reverse engraved within olive wreath, Awarded to / John Corbett, M.P. / for Worcestershire Salt.' With case of issue. John Corbett (1817, 1901) was an English industrialist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. He is particularly associated with salt mining in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. Locally he was nicknamed The Salt…
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Award medal in silver-gilt (50 mm, 55g) obverse with bust of Queen Victoria in the style of Empress of India; around on broad rim Calcutta International Exhibition . 1883 - 84; reverse engraved within olive wreath, Awarded to / John Corbett, M.P. / for Worcestershire Salt.' With case of issue. John Corbett (1817, 1901) was an English industrialist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. He is particularly associated with salt mining in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire. Locally he was nicknamed The Salt…
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Silver medal by Wyon & Pinches; veiled bust of Victoria left, reverse figures of Health & Education stand by globe, 45 mm, 45g. [538 silver medals were produced].
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Silver medal by L Bazor, heads of France and colonies, rev. plan of the Exhibition, 68 mm, edge stamped '2argent', in large presentation case with gilt blocked lid. Uninscribed.
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U.S.A.: bronze award medal by P.L.Krider in Philadelphia, 73 mm., obv. Industrial and agricultural scene, rev. title within wreath.
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Silver medal by Vernon (55 mm, 98g) in embossed box of issue; awarded to 'L. Coumes Fabricant de Chapeaux de Soie' (sun hats).
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Silver medal (42 mm, 63g) by S.Kohn; awarded to 'Lyon & Blair'. Lyon & Blair were publishers and printers in Wellington.
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Bronze medal by Wyon (51 mm, 82g) obv. Prince of Wales left; rev. wreath surrounding Colonial and Indian Exhibition London 1886'; accompanied by the huge bronze medal issued for the 'Indian and Colonial Reception at the Guildhall', by Elkngton & Co.; obv. crowned shield of Britain supported by two chains, with three shields of the colonies, Unity Peace Concord / to Commemorate the Colonial and Indian Reception At the Guildhall, London, 1886, rev. interior view of the Guildhall with the City of London Arms…
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Bronze medal (76 mm) by the Melbourne Mint - Stokes & Martin; impressed around edge 'T.H.McGowan Esq.'
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A superb example of the bronze medal issued to commemorate 'the Colonial & Indian Reception At the Guildhall - London 1886' in embossed case of issue. Also, a bronze medal issued for the 'International Exhibition of Navigation, Travelling, Commerce & Manufactures. Liverpool 1886' also in case of issue. (2 items).
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Manchester: Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 bronze medal by Heaton (45 mm, 42g.) accompanied by folding leather Season Ticket (issued to James Challiner) with gold embossing, enclosed in a leather and gold embossed half-oval pocket. (3 items). Bronze medal by Heaton (45 mm, 42g.) accompanied by folding leather Season Ticket (issued to James Challiner) with gold embossing, enclosed in a leather and gold embossed half-oval pocket. Also, a bronze medal for the Queen's Jubilee Year Royal Mining,…
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Bronze medal (76 mm) Queen Victiria veiled bust (left) by A.E. Altmann of Melbourne; reverse 'First Order of Merit' in centre of enclosing wreath.
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Bronze medal struck for the French Minister for Commerce & Industry as an award to Members of the Jury.; 60 mm. The Columbus Monument, a 60 m tall monument to Christopher Columbus, was built for the exposition on the site where Columbus returned to Europe after his first voyage to the Americas. It was erected at the lower end of Las Rambles and remains standing today.
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Award Certificate for a bronze medal to 'La Societe scientifique, historique et archeologique de la Correze, a Brive' for their work in Class 8, Group 11: Publications de la societe.
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Bronze medal by Bottee (63 mm, 109g.) in original embossed case inscribed in gold lettering 'Dedie a' Monsieur Auguste Mahieu - Laureat de L'Exposition Universelle - Medaille d'Or'.
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Prize medallion; 39 mm in bronze by Amor. 'Patience, Work and God's Grace' on reverse. The Exhibition's motto was 'Patience, Work and God's Grace'. It included auctions, cooking demonstrations, lectures on food and temperance, concerts, dramatic performances, comedies and award ceremonies. The Exhibition received considerable praise. It was free to children, although too expensive for working class women who also faced a rail fare to the venue. One newspaper commented that women touted their wares at the…
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Melbourne International Exhibition, 1888-89, French participation medal in bronze (57 mm, 80g.) by Alphee Dubois, obverse Ministere du Commerce et de l'Industrie, reverse Exposition Internationale de Melbourne / Participation de la France / (inscribed) Fontaine (H) / 1888 - 1889.
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France: 1889 bronze with gilt plating 'Souvenir' Medal, International Universal Exposition, Paris. 60 mm, 58g. in lined wooden box. The obverse has the Eiffel Tower and an aerial view of the Fair; the reverse: has the inscription 'Souvenir de ma Visite a L'Exposition 1889,'
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Bronze medals (2) by Bottee (63 mm, 103g.) the first awarded to a member of the 'Commissariat De L'Exposition'; the second to 'Defraine'.
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Silvered Bronze medals (2) by Louis Bottee (63 mm, 109g.) the first awarded to 'Charles Lameire', the second to 'Mongruel'.
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Gilded Bronze medals (2) by Louis Bottee (63 mm, 98g & 104g.) the first awarded to 'Boehler Freres', the second to 'Victoria Gooch & Cie.'.
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A Bronze and a Silvered Bronze medal by Daniel Dupuis (63 mm, 100g & 102.5g.) obv. Marianne left; rev. a nude genius stands next to a female figure whose outstretched arm points towards the exposition grounds and the newly erected Eiffel Tower. A male artist looks up at the figure. Also accompanied by an original brown leather pouch for a medal with gold blocked 'E.U. 1889' on the front. (3 items).
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Bronze medal, commemorating the International Exposition, by Henri Dubois, (62 mm, 110g.). Obverse: Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1889 . Paris; La France seated addressing four muses; through windowframe r, scene of exhibition site with the Eiffel Tower. Reverse: Laurel branch holding blank panel; r, inscription Congres Internationaux Conferences / Commerce et Industrie Enseignement Agriculture. Zoologie. Hygiene etc.' in original box; accompanied by 4 other related medals. (5 items).
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Belgium At the Exposition: Gilt bronze medal by Antoine Fisch (52 mm, 48g.) obv. the Grand Arms of Belgium; rev. with legend 'Souvenir du Banquet offert par le Comite Executif Belge aux ouvriers Belges - le 7 mai 1889.'
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Silver plated bronze exhibitor's medal/plaque by Oscar Roty (53 mm, 70g) in case of issue. Obv: shows a goddess and angel standing on a harbour with ships in the background. Below is the caption, 'Genio - Reduci - Patria - Grata'. Rev: decorated with laurel leaves, tools, a cog and an artist's pallet and the inscription, 'Exposition Internationale de Chicago 1893 - Section Francaise - Hors Concours - Valker-Coumes - Exposant '.
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Silvered bronze award medal (64 mm, 115g.) by A. Patey; awarded to Joanny Arnoud. Obverse depicts a bust of Marianne with legend 'Lvgdvnvm'. Reverse incorporates an aerial view of the city of Lyon.
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Bronze medal; 70 mm, 156g. in original Wolfers Freres lined circular box of issue.
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1900 Paris Universal Exhibition award medal by Chaplain; 70 mm, bronze. Obv. Head of Marianne right. In legend : Republique Francaise Rev. Victory flies over the exhibition, supporting a prize-winner with torch aloft In legend : Exposition Universelle Internationale - 1900. Awarded to Perry Pictures Company, Malden. Perry Pictures Company was located in Malden, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. It was established in 1897 and produced rotogravure pictures on good quality stock paper.
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France, 1900 Universal International Exposition and Olympic Games, Paris 1900, original Bronze medal, 63 mm, by J-C.Chaplain, awarded to F.Thomas.
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France: 1892, 50th Anniversary of the Christofle Company, silvered-bronze plaque by Oscar Roty, 95 x 59 mm; 129gms.
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Bronze medal (plaque) by Vernon [#557] issued by the French Committee for the Glasgow Exhibition. Depicts Scotland welcoming France to Glasgow with the city skyline in the background. (68.7 mm; 110g.) Accompanied by a group of artist postcards by Henri Cassiers (for the Red Star Line) and others. (16 items).
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Amiens: gilt copper medal by Massonnet in orginal lined box. (56 mm, 80g.).
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Bronze Award certificate bestowed upon Ante Marmiroli, Meccanico; of Italy in the Section Posts, Telegraphs & Meteorology. 39 x 53 cm.
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A bronze art medal/plaque by Ovide Yencesse (68 mm, 135g) in case of issue. Also, another bronze art medal/plaque for the Monaco Pavilion at the International Exposition, by Szirmai, (85 x 77 mm.), 'M.Camille Blanc Commissaire General' on front panel, engraved 'exemplaire d'auteur' on reverse. (2 items).
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1910 Buenos Aires Centennial International Exposition: Group of (4) medals comprising two by Rossi, the French Pavillion plaque by Roques, and another by Rossi & Mackay. Lovely group; hard to assemble.
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A bronze Pan-American Exposition Medal designed by Hermon A. MacNeil. (64 mm). Obverse shows Liberty walking alongside a buffalo; around top, Pan-American Exposition; in exergue, field for dedication. Reverse shows South-American and North-American Native Americans smoking a peace pipe together, shields with representations of their respective continents at their feet; above, Bvffalo / V.S.A. M cmi. Also, a gilt bronze medal (the so-called 'dollar medal' by Brewster (35 mm) and a souvenir ticket printed by…
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1904 St. Louis World's Fair Medal by DePaulis 'America Welcomes the World.' Uncirculated, Monnaie De Paris issued, DePaulis designed, this beautiful medal is in its original round coin box, (50 mm, 60g) both medal and box are in pristine condition. The box with 'Commerce' label affixed on base.
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Awards Medal in bronze, 76 mm, 176 gm. Inscribed Gold Medal. The obverse shows a seated allegorical female figure with an olive branch in one hand and a plaque of George Washington in the other. She is flanked by two prospectors or pioneers, as well as an Indian in a canoe. In the background is a steamship and a rising sun. The reverse has an ornate floral wreath with a blank inscription plaque. Medals of this event are inscribed Gold, Silver or Bronze, terms specifying the level of recognition, not the…
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Exhibition Medals: 1840 Newcastle Upon Tyne (white metal); 1841 Bruxelles Exposition (silvered, 63 mm) in original maker's box; 1844 Berlin Exhibition (bronze, 43 mm). (3 items).
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French Exhibition Medals: A collection including items for Paris 1855, Paris 1867, Paris 1875, Paris 1878, Paris 1879 (Science & Flight), Clermont-Ferrand 1880, Paris 1889, Tunis 1889, Saint Etienne 1891, Lyon 1894 & Paris 1904. (18 items; all different).
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Silver medal, 51 mm by H.Stokes, impressed around edge 'Charles Macintosh & Co., Manchester - Indiarubber Goods. In original satin-lined box). 92gr. Charles Macintosh Frs (1766, 1843) was a Scottish chemist and the inventor of waterproof fabric. The Mackintosh raincoat (the variant spelling is now standard) is named after him.
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1878 Paris Exposition Universelle Silver Medal by Chaplain; 68 mm; 153g. Awarded to J.C.De Macedo.
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French Exhibition Medals: A collection including items for Angers 1895, St.Etienne 1895, Rouen 1896, Paris 1897, Lille 1902, Hanoi 1902-3, Bordeaux 1903, Nantes 1904, etc. Several in boxes as issued. (11 items).
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A collection of four Sevres International Exposition bisque medallions including Paris, 1900 the largest 11.5 cm diameter
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Great Britain: Thomas Banks, Art Union of London 1858, bronze medal, by L C Wyon, bust left, rev detail from his decoration of Sir Eyre Coote's tomb, a naked Hindu seated on a pedestal, 55 mm.
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The Czar in London: A bronze commemorative medal for His Imperial Majesty The Emperor of All The Russias, Alexander II, with bust to one side and 'Alexander II Russorum Imperator', and verso 'Servorum Emancipator Liberae Civitatis Hospes. XVIII Maii Mdccclxxiv, Londini, Charles Wiener', to celebrate his visit of the city of London, 18th May 1874, 76 mm. Issued by the Corporation of the City of London in an edition of just 400.
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France: 1891 Exposition Francaise a Moscou - bronze medal (64 mm, 105g.) by Louis-Oscar Roty. The obverse depicts a seated female figure representing Moscow welcoming La France. The reverse shows two shields, the one on the left with the Russian coat-of-arms and the shield on the right with the French national emblem. 'Couvert' in blank award panel.
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1897 General Art and Industrial Exposition of Stockholm: Silver medal by A.Lindberg (61 mm, 96g.) Oscar II King of Sweden (1872-1907), King of Norway (1872-1905). Engraved to 'G.A.Asp' on rim. Also, the same medal in bronze (61 mm, 102g.) unengraved. (2 items). One theme of the exposition was the new media technologies of the day, including film and the phonograph. The opening ceremonies were documented in early recordings, including the opening address by King Oscar II. These recordings have been…
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Bronze Medal by Devreese (70 mm, 124g) in box of issue (70 mm, 124 g). Obv: Young herald sounding a clarion astride a stead prancing left. Rev: Tradesman, clad in long leather apron and bearing a vase, climbs stairs right to receive a victory wreath from Fortune who awaits him. Also, a Bronze Medal by Dubois (70 mm, 127g) issued for the fencing competition held in association with the exhibition, inscribed 'Epreuve Internationale D'Escrime'
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Queensland: The National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, (1895), prize medal, in silver (51 mm; 64g.) by J.S. & A.B.Wyon, inscribed on reverse 'Exhibition/1895/Queensland/Special Prize/For/Wheaten Flour'. The 20th annual exhibition of the National Association was held at Brisbane, Queensland in August 1895.
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Amile Dupont, Senateur (1848-1922), a bronze plaque by Frederic Vernon (1858-1912), 1911. The reverse records Dupont's role in International Exhibition organization as President of the French Sections at Glasgow 1901, Saint-Louis 1904 and London 1908.9.5 x 6.5 mm; 186gr. France: Emile Dupont, Senateur (1848-1922) bronze plaque by Frederic Vernon (1858-1912), 1911. The reverse records Dupont's role in International Exhibition organization as President of the French Sections at Glasgow 1901, Saint-Louis 1904…
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Greece: Visit of King George I of the Hellenes to the City of London: 1880 bronze medal by George Adams: Greece, 1880, Bronze, 75 mm. 285gr. Obv: Bust of King George : George 1ST King of the Hellenes Rev: Londinia offering an address of welcome to Hellas standing before a view of the Parthenon. Britannia standing behind Londinia before a view of St. Paul's Cathedral Mintage: 400
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France: National Assembly 1885 bronze medal by Max Bourgeois for Julien Simyan, a politician first elected in the National Assemble of the Republic of France. Dated 28 December 1885. In the original presentation box with gilt text and decorations. 71 mm, 156g.
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Reception of Victor Emmanuel II, the King of Sardinia, At the Guildhall, London: 1855 bronze medal by Benjamin Wyon, 76 mm; Obv: Bust of King : Victorius Emmanuel II Rex Sardiniae in Londinium A Praeside Civibusque Receptus (Victor Emmanual II, King of Sardinia, Received in London by the Lord Mayor and Citizens). Rev: Sardinia, armed, grasps hand of Britannia, seated, supported on one side by City of London : Liberi Liberis Gratulantur Sociis (Freemen Congratulate Their Free Allies) Signed: B. Wyon Sc.…
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Six medals Exposition Internationale, Paris, 1890, 1897, 1898, 1908, 1914 and 1933. Gilt metal and enamel on silk ribbons.
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Jury Badge by Christofle in Original Case. Size of badge: 38 x 31 mm
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Opening of the Suez Canal: Austria/Egypt 1869 bronze medal by Tautenhayn; 69 mm; 142g. The medal shows the head of Franz Joseph Emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and has the legend 'Franciscvs.Iosephvs.I.D.G. Avstriae. Imperator. Et.Avngariae.Rex.Apost' surrounding the bust. The reverse shows Egyptia (in flowing dress, a crescent in her head and holding a scroll) seated on the Sphinx with the pyramids on her right and a ship to her left. There is a legend below her which reads 'Adventvs Avgvsti…
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England: silver medal for the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The obverse features the conjoined heads of Mercury, in a cap, and Pallas Athene, in a helmet. The legend: 'Arts and Commerce Promoted'. The reverse features an inscription in a laurel wreath tied with a bow. Legend: 'to Mr..J.F.Christy 1849. For His Specimens of Printing on Glass with enamelled Colors.' Below: 'Socy. Insd. London 1753'. Designed by W. Wyon. The 51 mm, 71g medal is accompanied by the…
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Bronze medal, (72 mm, 176g.) Obverse, personification of Britannia introducing France to Australia. Reverse, cyclic depiction of the reaping of natural products in New South Wales. By L.C.Wyon. Unnamed, as issued. Struck at the Sydney Mint. [Only 96 produced.] The Exhibition was held as a prelude to the 1855 Paris Exhibition.
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Copper award medal, unsigned (by J. Wyon), standing Maori holding spear, plough and kiwi behind, palm tree and mountains in background, rev. pattern of ferns and other flora, edge unnamed. 64 mm, 134g. The first New Zealand Exhibition was held at Dunedin from 12 January to 6 May 1865. The prize medal, designed by Joseph Wyon, was struck at the Royal Mint, London, from dies cut by Joseph Moore.
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France/Russia: Nicholas & Alexandra visit Paris, 1896 bronze medal by Chaplain; 70 mm, 144g.
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EugeNie At the Guildhall, London, April 1855. Bronze medal by Benjamin Wyon. 1855, Bronze, 76 mm; 249g.Obv: Conjoined busts of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress EugEnie: Napoleon III Et Eugenia Gallorum Imperator Et IMPERATRIXRev: Britannia introduces Gallia (France) to Londinia (City of London): Concordes Servat Amicitia (Friendship keeps them on good terms).Exergue: Londini Recepti 19. Apr. 1855Mintage: 350 England: Reception of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie At the Guildhall, London, April 1855. Bronze…
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France: Napoleon III, [1852-1870]. 1856 bronze medal by Vauthier-Galle & Cavelier, depicting the cradle given for the birth of his son Napoleon Eugene Louis Jean Bonaparte by the city of Paris. Obv: Representation of the cradle on a pedestal, surrounded by bees, with the coat of arms of Paris below. Rev: the newborn lies on a cushion, above the monogram 'N' under a bright star, in the foreground an eagle, to the sides angels with palm or laurel branch. 77 mm.
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Piano Insert Medals: 1855 Exposition Universelle Medaille de Premiere Classe a Soufleto' and Erard Medal for the 1867 Exposition Universelle. (2 items). Most unusual.
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Great Britain: 1891 bronze medal awarded by the Department of Science and Art, for a local or regional art exhibition and display. (55 mm, 80g) by William Wyon. This was a 'stock' pattern struck for a number of years after Wyon's death. The specific award notation was engraved upon the edge; in this case, awarded to Andrew Douglas, Stage 12A, 1891. In original box of issue with gilt embossed 'Science and Art Department' on the lid. [Andrew Douglas, 1871-1935, was elevated to full membership in the Royal…
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France: 1893 gilt-bronze medal by Rivet for 'Exposition Internationale / Palais Des Beaux Arts / Paris / 1893' (68 mm, 148g) in red hinged case of issue. Also, another copper French medal of 1893 'Honneur & Gloire au Travail' and 1910 gilt-bronze 'Ville de Clermont-Ferrand'. (3 items).
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New York World's Fair, 1939, a bronze medal by Julio Kilenyi (7.6 cm)
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Large bronze award medal to Smith & Son, set in sunburst display board surround. Overall 209 mm wide; medal 88 mm, 232g. Designed by local artist, John Bell.
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Austria: Vienna. 1856 bronze medal 1856 by C. Radnitzky for the 32nd meeting of German naturalists and doctors. Obv: enthroned Vindobona; in the margin miniature medallions by Marc Aurel, Heinrich Jasomirgott, Leopold I and Franz Joseph. 69 mm; 111g.
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Great Britain: Wakefield Industrial Exhibition Prize, 1865, large bronze medal (77 mm), by Thomas Ottley, a female figure, seated to right, bestows laurels upon a group of artists and craftsmen; Rev: an ornamental sexfoil decorated with symbols of art and industry, including a locomotive engine, an engraved award inscription in the central field, 'Awarded to John Knight for Oil Paintings.'
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Great Britain: Queen Victorai's Golden Jubilee, silver medal by J. E. Boehm and F. Leighton. Struck in 1887. (77 mm, Obv: Victoria Regina Et Imperatrix, crowned, veiled and draped bust left, wearing earring, necklace, and Garter star. Rev: in · Commemoration, personification of the Empire seated facing on throne, holding reversed sword set on ground and globe surmounted by crowning Victory; above, two cherubim flying and holding shields and wreaths; to left, Science, Letters, and Art standing right; to…
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France. Statue of Liberty Inaugurated, 1886. Bronze medal (68 mm, 160g.) by Roty. Obverse: Small angel, in French Republican cap, transports (in a rowboat!) twin goddesses (France & USA) to the Statue of Liberty, in the background. 'Colossal Statue of Liberty Enlightens the World.' (in French) Date of Inauguration (28 Octobre Mdccclxxxvi) in field. Reverse: National Shields flank a medallion of the sculptor, Bartholdi, a laurel sprig below, Souvenir De L?Independence Americaine, dates 1776 and 1876, etc.…
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Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1893, medal in silver (36 mm, 30.5g.) awarded to 'Rooks & Scott' and inscribed to edge 'First Prize, Order Cart For Dairyman'. Also, the 1896 Rasv silver medal to the same recipients for '1ST Prize, Market-Gardeners Waggon'. (2 items).
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France: Exposition D'Automobiles 1898 à Lille, bronze medal (57 mm, 94g.) awarded to 'Herscher'. Also, an 1899 silver medal by Chabaud for the Catholic Workers Association (51 mm, 67g.) in case of issue and a bronze medal for the 1899 Franco-Russian Exhibition in St.Petersburg. (51 mm, 59g.) also in case of issue. (3 items).
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France: Souvenir de mon ascension dans le grand ballon captif à vapeur de M. Henry Giffard 1878 [Charles Trotin, designer.] [Souvenir of my ascent in the large tethered hot air balloon of Mr Henry Giffard], gilt commemorative medal, metal, ribbon and wood. With a view of the balloon above a panoramic view of Paris on the reverse. 51 mm; 58gr. In original round green cardboard box.
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Grand Prize Medal / Louisiana Purchase / Exposition. 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Bronze, (74.3 mm x 60.2 mm, 150g.) Designed by Adolph A. Weinman (who later designed the Walking Liberty Half Dollar and Mercury Dime), obverse depicts Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees,…
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World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a silvered medal and a bronze medal, one in original box marked made in Germany (5 cm), three silver commemorative half dollars, and an Exposition of Chicago, 1893 ribbon fob in box.
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Siege of Paris: Bronze medal by Chaplain (74 mm, 187g) Obverse: relief of a robed female figure standing with a rifle with cannons and fortifications at her feet and a balloon flying in the background; rev: lists important dates and shows the Champigny Memorial. Also, silvered-bronze memorial medal by Degeorge to members of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts 'Morts pour la defence de la Patrie,' Marianne, holding palm and wreath, stands by fallen warrior, rev figure at the monument to the sculptor Henri Regnault,…
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Three commemorative medals, Grand Palais Des Champs Elysees.../Paris 1904/Diplome D'Honneur; Exposition, Paris, 1931 & Bordeaux, 1895 Gilt metal. One with two tone red silk ribbon, two with red and blue silk ribbons. Two with leatherette case.
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Five medals Exposicion Ibero Americana, Sevilla, 1929, a bronze medallion by Arnillas Y Matallana (5.9 cm) Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto, 1879, a bronze plaque by Elkington, in fitted case (6.4 cm) Worlds Fair, Cascade Gardens, St. Louis, 1904, a brass token (3.6 cm) La Municipalidad De La Capital A Los Indutriales Premados.... A silvered medal by A.F Rossi (6.2 cm) Krajinska Hospodarska A Prumyslova Vystava V Kutne Horre R, 1900 a silvered bronze medal by Pichl (5.5 cm)
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Esposizioni Rivnite Milano, 1894 a gilt bronze medal by A.Taddio (4.7 cm) Espozione Intle Agricola Industriale, Roma, 1911, a gilt metal and white enamel medal.
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Three medals Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, a bronze medal by E.-P. Blin for Teteger (6.9 cm) A similar lot Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris 1931, a bronze medal by by Ed Martin and Raoul Benard. (8.6 cm) Also Marseille Exposition Nationale Colonial, 1922, bronze medal by H. Bouchard, awarded to Jean Chapelle. Original brown leatherette case with gold tooling (6.8 cm)
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Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris 1931, four tokens in copper gilt. Amerique, Afrique, Oceanie, Asie. Original red display box. (32 mm)
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Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, four tokens in bronze. Amerique, Afrique, Oceanie, Asie(32 mm) Original blue display box.
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Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, a bronze medal, by Lucien Bazor. (6.9 cm) A similar item gifted to the NGV by Robert Wilson in 2013.
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Three medals Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris 1900, medals in bronze by J C. Chaplain, one awarded to G. Geradin, one in original red leatherette case with red bold lettering to the exterior Exposition Universelle/1900, awarded to Saurel Freres, and a silver plated bronze medal awarded to F.Thomas
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Three medals Exposition Internationale, Lyon, 1914, a gilt bronze medal by Christofle. (4.9 cm) Membre Du Jury Lyon, 1902, a gilt metal medal, blue and white enamel. (5.8 cm) Kvnst Avsstellving Erinerving An Die Industriege Gewerbe Vnd, (4.2 cm)
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Two plaques Exposition Universelle Internationale, Paris, 1900, a rectangular plaque in silver plated bronze by O. Roty. Reverse 1800, 1900 // Lvmen. Ventvris/ Tradit. Moritv / Ra Perenne. (5 x 3 cm) Dans Le Deuil De La Patrie, Juin Mdcccxciv, by O. Roty. Reverse Sadi Carnot President De La Republique Francaise. Original brown leatherette case with gold tooled lettering 1ER Juilette 1894, Funerailles Du President Carnot. (5 x 5.8 cm)
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XIV Me Exponatle Du Travail, 1907, plated bronze medal by Massonet Edit, awarded to Theophile Merico/Hure. Brown leathette box (5 cm)
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La Bosnie Herzegovine, A L'Exposition, Universelle, 1900, a silver plated bronze plaque by H.Kautsch. Reverse H.Kautsch 1900/Paris/Recevant/La Bosnia/Herzegovine. (10 x 8 cm)
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Exposition Vniverselle, 1900 a rectangular silver plated bronze plaque by J E Roine La France Accveille/Et Covronnele Genie/Des Devx Mondes Reverse D'Apres A.Besnard (6.9 x 5.5 cm)
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Osterreich Auf Der Weltausstellung, Paris 1900, Erinnerung S Zeichen Des/K K Handlesministeriums/ a bronze plaque by St. Schwartz. Reverse Viribus/Unitis, in a brown leatherette case with velvet lining and gold lettering, 7.6 x 5.3 cm
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Four medals Exposition Universelle Internationale Des Beaux Arts, De Liege, 1905, a bronze medal by G. Devreese (7.5 cm) and a similar lot Exposition Universelle Liege, 1905, a bronze medal by G. Devreese (6.5 cm) To be sold with Exposition Universelle, Liege, 1905, a bronze medal by Paul Dubois. Reverse: Royaume De Belgique (7 cm) Exposicao Internacional Rio De Janeiro 1922 - 1923, a bronze medal by G. Devreese (7.5 cm)
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Two medals Monnaie De Paris, 1900, a bronze commemorative medal by Daniel Dupuis (5 cm) together with Av President Dv Comite D'Organisation De L'Exposition Francaise - Av Caire - M cmxxix a bronze commemorative medal by Auguste Maillard, 1900. Reverse. Georges Philippar (6.7 cm)
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Four medals Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1900, a silvered bronze medal by Felix Rasumny. Reverse: Porte.Monvmentale.Paris.1900. In original brown leatherette case. (4.2 cm) Together with Department De Sein-Et-Oise a silvered bronze commemorative medal by Henri Dubois, in original green leatherette case (4.1 cm) Also Exposition Nationale D'Agriculture Coloniale, Jardin Colonial, 1905, a silvered bronze medallion by H. Dubois. (5 cm) Also Exposition Internationale, Brive, 1912 a gilt bronze medal by H…
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Exposition Internationale, De Liege, 1930. Two medals by J.Witterwulche, one in original case (7 cm) and Exposition Universelle, Jury, Liege, 1905 a silvered metal Jury member's badge (3.4 cm) and Exposition De Charleroi, 1911, silvered metal Jury member's badge (3.2 cm) together with a brass medal by A. Mauduoy, in original box (6 cm)
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