Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2009

LOT 1

Lot 1

International Fisheries Gold Medal, 1883; International Exhibition, Jamaica Gold Medal, 1891; World’s Columbian Exposition Bronze Medallion, 1893

International Fisheries Gold Medal, 1883; International Exhibition, Jamaica Gold Medal, 1891; World’s Columbian Exposition Bronze Medallion, 1893
Lot 1 Details
International Fisheries Gold Medal, 1883; International Exhibition, Jamaica Gold Medal, 1891; World’s Columbian Exposition Bronze Medallion, 1893

in fitted cases
diameter 1.8" — 4.5 cm.; 3" — 7.5 cm.
3.4 oz. — 105 grams
the first signed L.F. DAY INV. and PINCHES. F.

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Charles Robin Collas & Company, Paspébiac, Quebec

Literature:

Collins, J.E., Canada under the Administration of Lord Lorne, Toronto, 1884, p.300

CONDITION DETAILS

Fisheries medal has a dent at the edge; medals are otherwise in good condition; leather cases for the two gold medals are distressed to some extent; the aluminum case for the bronze Columbian Exposition medal is pristine and it comes with a card from Scovill Mfg. Co.; both gold medals test at 22k or better; Fisheries medal weighs 60 grams and Jamaica medal is 45 grams (105 grams in total)

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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