Lot #142 - An early 19thC French collection of 53 bronze medals
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Auction House:Cordy's
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Sale Name:March 2016 Antique & Art Auction
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Sale Date:15 Mar 2016 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) (Lots 1 - 419)
15 Mar 2016 ~ 5pm (NZ time) (Lots 420 - 696) -
Lot #:142
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Lot Description:An early 19thC French collection of 53 bronze medals
‘Galerie Metallique des Grands Hommes Français’, part of a medal series struck mainly between 1816 and 1826 with a portrait of a celebrated person with simple biographical information on the reverse, it has been noted that 119 medals were allocated to the series. Housed in two trays within a 19thC rosewood display box with recessed brass stringing, edging and fittings, double flap top and single drawer base, complete with key. A list is included of the various notables. -
Estimate:NZ$3,600 - 3,600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Memorabilia
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