Lot 74
Three Rare, 19th/20th Century Medals Tiffany & Co. & J. E. Caldwell : New England Society and the 14K Gold, Mary Washington Memorial Assoc. Three rare, highly prized medals from the 19th Century and very early 20th Century
1.) New England Society, In the City of New York was founded in 1805 while Thomas Jefferson was President and is one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the United States. The New England Society insignia features the Mayflower, and holly and holly berries representing good will, defense, happiness, and foresight. This bronze and enamel medal was designed by Tiffany & Co. and struck for the Society in the very late 19th century. It is suspended from a pink and white grosgrain ribbon and a plain gold pin bar. 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" medal. Medal was awarded to Allen S. Apgar, a former Union Captain who went on to head Merchants and Mariners Bank Excellent condition, with ribbon having only mild toning, all enamel intact. Beautiful example.
2.) A second New England Society, In the City of New York awarded to the same Allan S. Apgar dated Dec. 21, 1901 with same pink and white grosgrain on the occasion of the 96th Annual Festival. We could not find another example of this piece.
3.) National Mary Washington Memorial Association founded in 1890 and financed the construction of the memorial for the revered mother of George Washington after her original headstone was severely damaged during the Civil War and chipped by souvenir hunters. The only memorial in America financed by women for a woman. Offered is an original 14K rose gold badge of the society in the shape of a white enamel five-point star, balls at the tips, with the old English letters N, M, W, M, & A, in blue enamel on the points. The center features the head of Mary Washington surrounded by laurel leaves. The reverse center has the Washington family shield in white and red enamel. The reverse points are beautifully engraved with No. 65, Elizabeth Brown, Feb. 22nd. 1890. The top point is marked "Caldwell & Co. / Phila. / Pat." The badge is 40mm and weighs 10.7 grams and still in its original J. E. Caldwell & Co. presentation box. Box definitely exhibits wear and age but the medal itself is in excellent condition with enamel intact. Estimated Value $800 - UP
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