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Lot 3243
Collection of (37) Vintage Commemorative Medallions
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, mostly bronze with one sterling silver plated example present; subjects are primarily, but not exclusively, prominent politicians, historical figures and industrialists as follows: Abraham Lincoln (2), Andrew Johnson, Warren Harding, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Roosevelt (2), Nixon / Agnew jugate, Gerald Ford (Medallic Art Co.). Ronald Reagan, U. S. Marine Corps Bicentennial, U. S. Mint Bicentennial, U.S. Senator William Windom, D-Day commemorative, Lowell, MA commemorative, Civil War Centennial (Medallic Art Co.), Founding of Cleveland commemorative, seven (7) small National Park medallions (Medallic Art Co.), two different medallions celebrating Medallic Art Co., eight (8) business leader medallions recognize Helen & Edward Boehm; Crane Co., Chicago (two, one a duplicate), H.J. Heinz; Robert Wallace; Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co., Dominion Life Assurance Co., The National Association of Manufacturer's; three pieces from outside the United States to include a French likely sterling-plated medallion commemorating the 100th anniversary of a paper mill on the River Odet (weighs 4.465 troy oz., but not known if solid silver); the start of Argentina's war for independence in 1810; a medallion honoring Uruguay's President Claudio Williman.


From the Collection of a Gentleman, Winston Salem, North Carolina

Most of the medallions enjoy exceptional detail with little to no wear; a few of them have some environmental spotting from improper storage; overall very good condition or better.