Lot 3316

Description

France, Paris Universal Exposition 1867, Services Rendered Medal in bronze (67mm), by H.Ponscarme, obverse, Emperor Napoleon III laureate head left, reverse, two putti supporting a panel with wreath above and eagle below, the panel with name struck in relief, 'C.C.T.Bartley'. In case of issue in poor condition, medal with short, thin scratch on obverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.

C.C.T.Bartley was a medal recipient from England. In 1879 he and several other interested gentlemen organised construction of a building of 6-levels in Victoria Street, Westminster, London to contain the offices of the National Penny Bank Limited, suites of offices and residential chambers.