Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Presence medal / Jeton de présence S.P.Q.B. 1861, Brussels City Administration, by Jacques Wiener, Silver 30 mm, weight 8,8 g., Condition aUNC, nice patina
Belgium, Schaerbeek, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1861 for the inauguration of the National Shooting Range (Tir Nationale de Belgique), by Alexandre Geefs (1829-1866), Bronze 55 mm, weight 61,40 g., Condition XF+
Belgium. Bronze Medal 1861, The Art Congress in Antwerp, by L. Wiener, Obverse: City of Antwerp welcoming Victory in front of city walls, Reverse: ANTWERPENS KUNSTFEEST Shield of St. Luke`s Guild under t. ox, in banner inscription: WT JONSTEN- VERZAEMT, Bronze 60,00 mm, weight 90,64 g., Condition aUNC/XF+, nice shiny brown patina, a large very impressive medal.
The art congress held in Antwerp, Belgium in August 1861 was a huge event. Antwerp had an artistic reputation in the 17th century, based on its school of painting, which included Rubens, Van Dyck, Jordaens, the Teniers and many others.
Portugal, Pedro V (1853-1861). Medal 1861 AD MERITO, on the occasion of an exhibition organized by the Industrial Association of Porto, by Gerard F., Silver 36 mm, weight 41,8 g., Condition XF, nice patina, very impressive medal with high relief stamped on a 0.5 cm thick planchet
D. PEDRO V. REI DE PORTUGAL. AO MÉRITO / EXPOSIÇAO PROMOVIDA PELA ASSOCIAÇAO INDUSTRIAL PORTUENSE
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Brussels. Medal 1862, Medal for Excellence from the Competition of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels (Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles), by Hart Fecit, Bronze 41 mm, weight 29,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Brussels. Medal 1863, Medal for Excellence from the Competition of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, by Hart Fecit, Bronze 45 mm, weight 35,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Schaerbeek. Medal commemorating the ceremonial inauguration of August 15, 1865 in honor of King Leopold I (including the inauguration of an indoor market and slaughterhouse, the construction of gymnasiums, and the opening of Rue Royale St. Marie), by Wurden, Bronze 50 mm, weight 44,90 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal commemorating the Agricultural Society of the North, designed by P. Hart, Bronze, 45 mm, weight 40,2 g, Condition BU, beautiful patina
Germany, Bremen. Commemorative Medal from the Shooting Festival 1865, COMITE MARKE VI - 2 pcs. Bronze and Gilt Bronze 21,00 mm, weight 3,48 g., Condition XF, patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1866, Entry of King Leopold II to Tournai, by J. Wurden, Bronze 50 mm, weight 49,2 g., Condition BU, beautiful mint specimen
Germany, Frankfurt am Main. GLOCKENMETALL DOMBRAND 15 AUG 1867 medal, made of bell metal commemorating the fire of the cathedral, J.u.F. 1347, bronze metal 40 mm, weight 27,0 g., Condition aXF
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1866-1868 commemorating the opening of the Maison d`Arrêt Cellulaire in Louvain, by Jacques Wiener, Eidlitz 49/299; van Hoydonck 225; Reinecke 88; Bouhy 88; Ross M289; Weiss BW408, Bronze 59,00 mm, weight 93,27 g., Condition XF+, nice brown patina with lustre.
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1868 in honor of J. A. Mullie, mayor (bugomaster) of St. Genois for his courageous defense of the rights of the municipality against episcopal claims (Communal Cemetery 1867-1868), by Charles Wiener, Bronze 50 mm, weight 53,60 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful dark patina with shine
Belgium, Roeselare / Roulers, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1868 in honor of Alexandre Rodenbach (1786-1869), “Hommage de reconnaissance nationale a l`Aveugle de Roulers 1828-1868” (Tribute to the Blind Man of Roeselare, 1828–1868, in recognition of his national service), by Charles Wiener, Bronze 58 mm, weight 88,90 g, Condition aUNC
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Bronze medal 1869 of the House of Justice and Cellular Prison in Arlon, by Jacques Wiener, Hoy unlisted, Kamp unlisted, very late Wiener design, Bronze 61,00 mm, weight 99,75 g., Condition XF, minor edge nicks, nice brown patina with luster. Very rare.
Belgium, West Flanders (Bruges). Medal 1869 commemorating the procession of the Holy Blood in Bruges, by Hondt, Bronze 47,00 mm, weight 46,55 g., Condition XF/aXF, nice brown patina.
France. Medal commemorating the consecration of the Church of Saint Ambroise in Paris, 1869, by Chaplain, Jules-Clement, Bronze 72 mm, weight 171,08 g., Condition aUNC, large and impressive medal
Belgium, Rupelmonde. Medal 1870 commemorating the construction of a monument to Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594) Flemish cartographer by the Circle of Antiquities in Waas, by C. Wiener, tin? / white metal, thickly gilded 50 mm, weight 36,1 g., Condition XF, edge damage, traces of metal checking on the edge, glossy specimen
France, Henry V. Medal 1870, “DIEU LE VEUT. LA FRANCE LE VOUDRA”, Heureuse France, si jamais il est roi - Happy France, if ever he be king, Bronze 22 mm, weight 4,40 g., Condition aUNC, Similar piece in the collection of Musée Carnavalet, Histoire de Paris
France. Medal 1870, Siege of Metz, Marshal Bazaine (1811-1888), commander of the Metz garrison, October 26, 1870, Bronze 22 mm, weight 5,90 g., Condition XF, similar specimen in the collection of the Musée Carnavalet, Paris, France
France. Set of three medals: la Fete Nationale (14.07.1879) 1881, 1894 and Proclamation of the Republic on September 4, 1870:
- Souvenir medal 1881 commemorating 14.07.1789 Bastille Day - National Holiday, Bronze 22 mm, weight 3,70 g., Condition XF - Souvenir medal 1894 commemorating 14.07.1789 Bastille Day - National Holiday, Gilt Bronze 22 mm, weight 4,60 g., Condition aUNC - Proclamation of the Republic medal September 4, 1870, Bronze 22 mm, weight 4,40 g., Condition VF