Lot 1246
St. Louis, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904. Large Bronze Prize Medals. Each with same medallic centers of Liberty sheltering the semidraped maiden, Louisiana, on the obverse, and the American eagle and twin flanking dolphins on the reverse. However, shapes range from triangular shield, as preceding lot, to cruciform within square, to U.S. heraldic shield, and circular center medallion only. Inscriptions designate these as "Grand Prize," "Silver Medal," "Bronze Medal,"and like the gilt example, "Commemorative Medal."Pieces show slight to negligible wear, and each with a lovely deep chestnut patina. Medal widths: 2-1/2" - 2-3/4". Lot of 4 pieces. An exceptional set of these rarely offered awards.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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| Realized $230 |
