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Description

The relief plaque bears portrait of Arturo Toscanini facing left. Signed and dated over right shoulder, 19 (GH triangle monogram) 34 / © / G. K. HAMLIN

Arturo Toscanini (1867-1957) was an Italian conductor. He was one of the most acclaimed musicians of the late 19th and of the 20th century, renowned for his intensity, his perfectionism, his ear for orchestral detail and sonority, and his photographic memory. He became an American household name through his engagements at the Metropolitan Opera of New York, the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and, last but not least, the NBC Symphony Orchestra.

Karr succeeded in capturing Toscanini's focus and intensity in this portrait.

The roughly circular plaque measures 258mm (~10"). It is not reported how many relief plaques were produced.

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	258mm
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:54

Description

The medal's obverse bears kneeling, shrouded female figure laying down wreath at artist's brushes and palette; columns in background. Around, MEMORIAL · TO · CAROL · H · BECK · / · MDCCCCIX · ; signed at bottom right, JJ Boyle

The medal's reverse bears artist's palette and brshes with wreaths at bottom. Across, · THE PENNSYLVANIA · / · ACADEMY · OF · THE · FINE · ARTS · / · ANNUAL · EXHIBITION · / · AWARDED · TO ·

Carol H. Beck (1859-1908) was a student the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Schools from 1879 to 1884, where she studied under Thomas Eakins. She studied in Dresden, and at the Académie Julian in Paris. She returned to PAFA in 1899, where she did additional study under William Merritt Chase. In the same year shw won the Mary Smith Prize for best painting by a Philadelphia woman artist.

Her brother sponsored the "Beck Gold Medal" in her memory. It was awarded for the best painting by an American Artist exhibited at the PAFA annual exhibition. Recipients included John Singer Sargent, Robert Henri, George Bellows, John Sloan and Thomas Hart Benton.

The circular medal measures 50.8mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and gold by the Philadelphia Mint. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	50.8mm
weight	55.4g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:08

Description

The medal's obverse bears bust of Robert Fletcher, facing. Around top, ROBERT FLETCHER AWARD; below bust, DIRECTOR / THAYER SCHOOL OF / ENGINEERING / 1871 - 1918; around bottom, DARTMOUTH COLLEGE; signed under truncation, JOHN CALABRO / SC.

The medal's reverse bears wreath with inscribed FOR / DISTINGUISHED / ACHIEVEMENT / AND / SERVICE

Robert Fletcher (1847-1936) was a larger than life figure at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. He was the engineering school's first professor and, by the time he retired in 1918, had taught at Dartmouth for 65 years and led the Engineering School as Dean for 47 years.

References: MACo 1975-032

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y.
diameter	63.3mm
weight	114.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:12

Bronze with brown highlights

Description

References: MACo 1971-013-013, WR 13

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
patina	Bronze with brown highlights
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE
diameter	44.5mm
mintage	unknown, unlimited authorized

material	Silver
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER
diameter	44.5mm
weight	60.9g
mintage	unknown, 10000 authorized

material	1/10 14k Gold Filled
edge6	1/10 14kt. G.F. - 24kt Gold Finish
diameter	44.5mm
mintage	unknown, 500 authorized

Last modified: Oct 28, 2017 14:46

Description

The medal's obverse bears view of L. Bamberger & Co.'s Newark flagship store.

The reverse bears legend within wreath, L. BAMBERGER Co. / NEWARK, N.J. / 1893 - 1912

Louis Bamberger (1855-1944) was born in Baltimore and came to Newark in 1892. He purchased the bankrupt dry goods emporium Hill & Craig at auction. and renamed it L. Bamberger & Company. Under Bamberger’s leadership, the store became very successful. In 1912 he opened the first section of his completely redone store to the public. This is the event commemorated by this medal. He eventually sold his empire to Macy's, which kept the Bamberger brand alive till 1986. The Newark store was finally closed in 1991.

The circular medal measures 74.6mm in diameter and was probably struck by Whitehead & Hoag of Newark, New Jersey, but I can't be sure because the medal bears neither an artist's signature nor maker's marks. Any additional information would be welcome.

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	74.6mm
weight	130.2g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:33

Description

The medal's obverse bears winged female over ocean, bundle of lightning bolts in one hand, thick cable in other. Around top, ALL AMERICA CABLES; signed over ocean surface at right, KILENYI

The reverse shows coastal scene with four natives on promontory signaling the arrival of a European sailing vessel across bay by way of smoke signals. Around top, FROM THE FIRST SIGNAL FIRES TO ALL AMERICA CABLES; at bottom, COMMEMORATING / FIFTY YEARS / OF SERVICE / TO THE AMERICAS / 1878 · MAY · 6 · 1928 ·

All America Cables was formed in February 1920 when it took over the assets of the Central and South American Telegraph Company. In 1938 All America Cables merged with the Commercial Cable Company and Mackay Radio & Telegraph to form the American Radio and Cable Corporation.

The circular medallion measures 82mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey. A mintage of 1,500 bronze pieces is reported.

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material	Bronze
edge6	WHITEHEAD-HOAG
diameter	82.4mm
mintage	1500 reported

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:46

Description

The medal's obverse bears portrait of Francis Cardinal Spellman, facing left. Around, ✰ FRANCIS CARDINAL SPELLMAN ✰ / GOLDEN JUBILEE; signed over shoulder at right, © ALBINO / MAN / CA

The reverse bears Cardinal Spellman's coat of arms. Underneath, MAY 14; around, ✰ ORDINATION TO THE HOLY PRIESTHOOD ✰ / ROME 1916-1966 NEW YORK;

The circular medal measures 63.8mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1966-003

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. BRONZE
diameter	63.8mm
weight	111.7g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 15:47

Bronze

Description

The obverse bears three iris stalks on left, a map of the New England states labeled VT, ME, N.H., MASS., CONN. and RI. on right. At top, NEW / ENGLAND / GLADIOLUS / SOCIETY

The bronze reverse is empty except for maker's mark ROBBINS CO. / ATTLEBORO - GENUINE / BRONZE.

The bronze medal is inscribed on the reverse, F. H. WILLIAMS / COLLECTION OF / NEW VARIETIES / 1940

The edge is unmarked.

The New England Gladiolus Society was created in 1920 when the Massachusetts Gladiolus Society changed its name to broaden its appeal to growers in all of New England. This date together with the dedication help us narrow down the medal's date, but not by much. Please contact me if you know the artist or the creation date.

The medal measures 51.3mm in diameter and was struck in bronze and silver by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Variant Details

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material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	51.3mm
mintage	unknown

material	Silver
edge6
diameter	51.3mm
weight	51.7g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Jan 28, 2018 19:14

Silver-plated with dark antiqued background

Description

The reverse bears skull with gaping jaw; landscape with burning buildings, steeple, dead tree. Above, WAR / IS / DEATH

In the brochure accompanying the medal Howard wrote:

"The theme of this medal is so obvious as to demand very little explanation. I should like to say, however, the 'Life' and 'Death' as here used, are intended to mean not only physical life and death, but the preservation or destruction of civilization and moral values as well."

This medal was chosen as the 42nd issue of the prestigious Society of Medalists series in 1950. It measures 72mm in diameter and was struck by the Medallic Art Company of New York. Its reported mintage is 842 pieces in silver-plated bronze.

References: MACo 1930-001-042, SoM 42

Variant Details

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material	Silver-plated Bronze
patina	Silver-plated with dark antiqued background
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 42ND ISSUE 1950 - CECIL HOWARD, SCULPTOR
diameter	72mm
mintage	842 reported (for all Silver-plated Bronze variants)

material	Silver-plated Bronze
patina	Matte silver-plated with light antiquing
edge6	MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 42ND ISSUE 1950 - CECIL HOWARD, SCULPTOR
diameter	72mm
mintage	842 reported (for all Silver-plated Bronze variants)

material	Silver-plated Bronze
patina	Matte silver-plated with light antiquing
edge6	MACO-NY-BRONZE
edge12	THE SOCIETY OF MEDALISTS 42ND ISSUE 1950 - CECIL HOWARD, SCULPTOR
diameter	72mm
mintage	842 reported (for all Silver-plated Bronze variants)

Last modified: Jan 7, 2018 20:47

Description

The medal's obverse bears portrait of Lincoln, facing left. Around, ABRAHAM - LINCOLN; to left and right, 1809 - 1865; signed around bottom, J.E.ROINÉ COPYRIGHT (MACO mark)

The reverse bears wreath formed by laurel and oak branch. At top, LIBERATOR, in center field, · EMANCIPATION / · PROCLAMATION · / SIGNED / · JANUARY· FIRST· 1863 · / Abraham Lincoln; at bottom, 1909 / CENTENNIAL · COMMEMORATION

The medal was struck in bronze by the Medallic Art Company of New York. No mintage is reported.

References: MACo 1909-005

Medal Details

This section contains a table of detailed medal information. Currently, I am not aware of any variants of this medal. Please notify me if you come across any or if you find incorrect or missing information.

material	Bronze
edge6
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Nov 30, 2017 09:48