Exonumia; Exposition Universelle Internationale Medal Paris 1900

Sorry, I meant to correct that. Thanks for pointing it out.

Chris

 

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Ah, thanks much Clorox!
Dave

 

Thanks! That was very informative, if brief.

 

I cannot help but agree. So this is a curio, and lovely indeed...but not the 'real deal'. I have some small disappointment, but it's manageable...I now don't feel compelled to leave it in the current highly oxidized state. I believe it'll clean nicely, with loving treatment. More pics when I finish that chore.

I'm curious about two things: the significance (if any) of the substitution of 'V' for 'J' in Chaplains 'signature'; and your comment about the font being crude. Are you referring to the three words around the rim, or to Paris...?

 

This is only a guess, but it may be the person who copied the original made some small changes so as not to be labeled a "counterfeiter". The addition of "PARIS" and changing the initial from "J" to "V" could be part of that reasoning.

As for the font used for the entire legend, "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" on the obverse and "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE" on the reverse, if you look at my photos of an original of this medal, you will note that the letters are crisp and even. This is not so on yours.

By the way, if you find yourself becoming interested in 19th & early 20th century French medals, the four other medalists I mentioned in my first post, Roty, Bottee, Vernon & Rivet, have produced some outstanding medals. You may want to keep an eye out for some of them.

Chris

 

Thanks, Chris...very thought-provoking and attractive counsel.

I've got quite a few contemporary (mid 20th C) medals/medallions and a very few older, smaller and mostly obscure bronzes. They are fascinating and desirable, but have been acquired by chance mostly...I may just use your four suggestions as a place to begin yet another fevered chapter of acquisition.

 

Here's another Chaplain medal to whet your appetite. This one was given for military service, but shows the French National Assembly.





Dave

 

Sweet piece Dave.......

 

I think that's the same design that Gold Medal Beer used in their early 1900's Tokens. Yeah, I think I'm right. Just snagged the pic off a sale that ended a week ago or so. Here goes, is it the same??. :yes:

 

I believe the Indianapolis Brewing Company modeled this token after Chaplain's medal because IBC won the gold medal for their beer at the Paris Exposition in 1900.

Chris

 

Yep, right again Chris!! :thumb: Nice table medals up there y'all!! I keep my eyes peeled all the time but medals have become more and more collectible and of course as a result it's a very competitive market. One of these days though, I'll get a really nice one.

 

If anyone is interested, I have this medal that you are all talking about and it looks to be either silver or silver plated over bronze. [Edited - Forum Rules]