FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. AV Medal (51mm, 83.89 g, 12h). Exposition universelle de 1878 – First Prize Awarded to Providence Tool Company (later Rhode Island Tool Company). By J.C. Chaplain. Dated 1878. AGW: 2.4276 oz.

Triton XXIV
Lot: 1353. Estimated: $ 4 000

World Medals, Gold

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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FRANCE, Third Republic. 1870-1940. AV Medal (51mm, 83.89 g, 12h). Exposition universelle de 1878 – First Prize Awarded to Providence Tool Company (later Rhode Island Tool Company). By J.C. Chaplain. Dated 1878. AGW: 2.4276 oz. REPUBLIQUE (star) FRANÇAISE, laureate and draped bust of Marianne left, wearing pearl necklace; J.C. CHAPLAIN below / EXPOSITION UNIVERSELL E INTERNATIONALE DE 1878, Victory, veil billowing, behind left above the exposition, head right, holding wreath in raised right hand and clarion in left; radiate star above; below, cherub alighting right, head left, holding aloft tablet inscribed PROVIDENCE/TOOL C^Ọ in two lines. Edge: (bee) OR. Maier 65; PBE 48; BDM I, 402; Jones, Art of the Medal, 313. Minor hairlines. Choice EF. Prize winner’s name struck with special die inserted into main die. Very rare with American winner.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Triton XXIII (14 January 2020), lot 1071.


The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session Four, which begins 20 January 2021 at 2 PM ET.

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