Lot 1154
1885. Bronze Medal. Sharpness of mint state, but cleaned. A private issue with dies by George H. Lovett, the obverse depicts a seated female Liberty surrounded by wheat, a ship, a spinning wheel, yarn, a plow and cornucopia, she leans on a shield on which perches an eagle, while holding a pole with a cap in her left arm, and a wreath in her outstretched right arm. Encircling the obverse the legend American Institute New York in bold letters. On the reverse, a large wreath is found with The Medal Of Superiority Awarded To then in script writing the winner Martin L. Senderling for Oil Retaining Axle Boxes, Wheels and Hubs with the date 1885 below. The medal has been cleaned, and comes in the original felt lined box of issue. The box binding is broken. Mintage for this private medal is unknown.
The Lovett family is well known in numismatics, and their work includes designing the Confederate Cent and other medals of the period.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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