Lot 1
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
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)