Switzerland, Geneva. Medal 1878 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1878), a Geneva-based writer who wrote in French, philosopher, educator, music theorist, author of the treatise “Emile, or On Education” (1762), by Florian F., Bronze 42 mm, weight 39,40 g, Condition aUNC
Belgium, Tournai / Doornik, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1852 in honor of Augustin Dumon-Dumortier (1791-1852), Mayor of Tournai (1848-1852), by Wiener, Bronze 50 mm, weight 58,80 g, Condition XF+, damaged edge on obverse, nice patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1842 for the publication of the “New Dictionary of Conversation” (“Nouveau Dictionnaire de la Conversation”) by printer Auguste Wahlen, by Hart F., Bronze, 50 mm, weight 43,50 g, Condition aUNC, beautiful patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Masonic medal 1842, Installation of Eugene Defacqz as Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge, by Hart F., Gadoury 1991, Bronze 49 mm, weight 48,6 g, Condition aUNC, damaged edge on obverse Obverse: Description on the obverse: Bust of Eugene Defacqz facing left, wearing a Masonic collar; below, the signature HART F. EUGENE DEFACQZ GR :. MAIT :. - DE LORDRE MAÇ :. / EN BELGIQUE
Reverse: Under a burning star and the letter G, a sword resting on an altar decorated with a book bearing the inscription BIBLIA SACRA; symbols on the left: anchor, cross, pelican; in the center: crossed compasses and squares on a hammer; on the right: bust of Athena, mirror ÉLU A L`UNANIMITÉ 11 J :. 5 M :. INSTALLÉ 8 J :. 6 M :. 5842 * // A L’EXERGUE : GR:. OR:. DE / BELGIQUE
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1845 in honor of Eugene Sue for his publication “The Eternal Wanderer” (Le Juif errant), Belgian Liberals in recognition of Sue`s French novel, by Hart, Turner 700, Bronze 54 mm, weight 82,10 g, Condition aUNC, nice patina
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 I (1831-1865). Medal 1839 in honor of Nicaise de Keyser (1813-1887) central figure of 19th century Belgian history painting, by Hart F., Bronze 68 mm, weight 131,20 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful chocolate patina, very impressive medal
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1872 commemorating the Inauguration of Monumental Paintings at the Antwerp Museum, in honor of Nicaise de Keyser (1813-1887) a central figure in 19th century Belgian history painting, by Leopold Wiener, Bronze 68 mm, weight 143,0 g., Condition XF, beautiful chocolate patina, very impressive medal
Belgium, Brussels, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1860 commemorating Charles de Brouckere (1796-1860), Mayor of Brussels, by Leopold Wiener, Bronze 70 mm, weight 132,0 g., Condition aUNC, brown patina, very impressive medal
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1856 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the V.W. Society for the Propagation of the Arts, Bronze 33 mm, weight 13,50 g., Condition aUNC
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal commemorating the Royal Decree of February 7, 1844, , “L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE”, by Veyrath, Bronze 32 mm, weight 16,80 g., Condition XF
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, Hainaut, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1880 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Independence, Hainaut Provincial Council, Feast of July 22, 1830-1880, by Hart, Bronze 50 mm, weight 51,90 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful patina