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Austria, World Exhibition in Vienna, 1873, Medal of Merit in bronze (70mm), (Wurzbach 2494; Hauser 2911), by J.Tautenhayn and K.Schwenzer, obverse, laureate head of Franz Joseph I right, reverse, Fortuna at right holding cornucopia and presenting wreaths to spinstress and artisan, unnamed. In case of issue, a few very small oxidation spots, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Batavia Exhibition of Plants and Animals, undated (c1870s), in bronze (40mm), by VDK (David van der Kellen), obverse, female allegory holding wreath in right hand and a cornucopia in the other arm with rural setting behind and a train in the distance, reverse with name in Dutch, 'Tentoonstelling/Planten En Dierentuin/Te/Batavia' (Exhibition of Plants and Animals to Batavia). Minor edge bump and a few small edge nicks, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $180
Egypt, R(oyal) H(orticultural) S(ociety) Affiliated Societies, edge inscribed, 'The Egyptian Horticultural Society', undated (1922), in bronze (44mm), by Pinches, reverse inscribed, 'Mr W.J.Nisbet/21 April/1922'. Toned, chocolate brown, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $60
SOLD $50
France, Paris Universal Exposition, 1855, Medal of Honour to Alexandre Father & Son (4), one in gilt bronze (45mm), two in bronze (45mm), and another in bronze (50mm), all uniface; Paris Universal Exposition, 1878, medals in gilt and silvered bronze (22mm and 27mm [2]) (3), all with suspension rings; Paris Universal Exposition, 1889, medal in silvered bronze (27mm), with suspension ring; Souvenir of French Exposition of Moscow, 1891, in white metal (37mm). Good - good very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
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.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
France, Paris Universal Exposition, 1878, in gilt bronze (51mm), by Oudine/Alphee Dubois; Paris Universal Exposition, 1878, in gilt bronze (32mm), by J.Christlbauer; Professional Association of Arts and Crafts of Arras, (1883), in bronze (42mm), reverse inscribed, 'A/Hippolite Lebrun/1883'. The first with most gilt missing the second with near full gilt, very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $40
France, Paris Exhibition 1899, Souvenir of Ascension to Summit of Eiffel Tower, 1889, in gilt bronze and bronze (42mm), by Usine Metallurgique Parisienne (Paris Metallurgic Plant), the gilt with July 20 lightly scratched into naming panel, the bronze unnamed. Stored in a Stokes & Sons' case, very fine. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
France, Paris Universal Exposition, 1900, fob chain of plaques and medal in silver (medal 33mm; three plaques, each 24x19mm), with fob clip at end, each plaque and the medal feature building scenes from the exposition. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Netherlands, Amsterdam International Colonial and Export Trade Exhibition, 1883, prize medal in silvered bronze (70mm), by A.Fisch, marked on reverse, 'Medaille (and impressed) D'Argent' (silver medal), unnamed. All silver coating worn off obverse, and much worn off reverse, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
USA, Pittsburgh Exposition Society, Exposition of 1878, Western Pennsylvania Numismatic Society, in white metal (34mm); Souvenir of World's Columbian Exposition, 1892-3, in white metal (44mm), holed unofficially; another identical but no hole (nearly Unc); Souvenir of the Opening of the World's Fair Chicago, 1893, in white metal (40mm), with suspension ring; World's Columbian Exposition Chicago, 1893, in white metal (50mm); another miniature medal in gilt bronze (18mm), holed unofficially; Souvenir of the San Francisco Midwinter Exposition, 1894, in white metal (43mm); California Midwinter International Exposition, 1894, in aluminium (44mm); Panama-Pacific Exposition, San Francisco, 1915, in silvered bronze (38mm), uniface with suspension lug; New York World's Fair, 1939, in gilt bronze (31mm), holed unofficially. Poor - nearly uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $130
USA, Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, 1876, in white metal (42mm), with original, promotional, circular box of maker 'Hartell & Letchworth'; Centennial Exhibition, 1876, Declaration of Independence 1776, in white metal (51mm), with pierced hole at top for suspension ring; International Exhibition Philadelphia, Package Ticket No.29751, good for one admission at gates, void after November 10th 1876, by Philadelphia Bank Note Company. Fine - very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
USA, International Exhibition Philadelphia, 1876, award medal in bronze (79mm), by H.Mitchell, SC, unnamed; In Commemoration of the World's Columbian Exposition, 1893, in bronze (70mm), by L.Chr.Lauer. The first heavily cleaned of oxidation, probably with an acidic mixture, otherwise good, the second with some digs on reverse, otherwise traces of mint red and very fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $140
USA, International Exhibition Philadelphia, 1876, award medal in bronze (79mm), by H.Mitchell, SC., unnamed. A few small edge and surface nicks, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $110
SOLD $140
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Hermann Boehm'. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Mrs. F.Ritchie.' Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Public School.' Small pierced hole near top edge has been repaired, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1892, in bronze (76mm) by C.E.Barber - U.S.Mint, obverse full length figure of Columbus arriving on the shore of America, reverse, Fame and Science either side of globe above inscription commemorating the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus landing, tablet below reads 'Woman's Work Committee'. In original metal case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
USA, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, Machinery Hall/Masonic Temple, in blackened bronze (69mm); another, 1893, in white metal (58mm), obverse, assembly in 1776 for Declaration of Independence, reverse, Landing of the Pilgrims; Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915, Medal of Award in bronze (70mm). The first with some small scratches and edge nicks, the second cleaned, the last covered with small oxidation spots, otherwise fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $200
World medals, France, Paris Universal Exposition, 1900, in gilt bronze 35mm), with Souvenir brooch suspension; USA, The Nations Hero, Admiral Geo. Dewey, (1899), in gilt bronze and enamel (35x42mm), with Welcome brooch suspension. Both with traces of mint bloom, the second with some enamel loss, otherwise good very fine; very fine. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $50