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A collection of vintage bronze and silver medals featuring historical figures, intricate designs, and varying styles from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827), 1792 Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827). Silver, 1792.
Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827), 1792 Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827). Silver, 1792.
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Jacques Necker (1732-1804), General Manager of the Royal Treasury (1776-1777), Director General of Finance (1777-1781, 1788-1789), Prime Minister of Finance (1789-1790), 1789 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Jacques Necker (1732-1804), Director General of the Royal Treasury (1776-1777), Director General of Finance (1777-1781, 1788-1789), Prime Minister of Finance (1789-1790), 1789. Bronze. 1789.Medal of Captain Thomas Macdonough 1814-15 Moritz Fürst Hungarian. Medal of Captain Thomas Macdonough. American. 1814-15. Bronze. Made in United StatesBertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), first consul (1799-1804), after 1799. Copper rejected. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Copper, effigy, French emperor, numismatics, profile, portrait, 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th 18th century, pieceSecond Solf�ge Medal of the Imperial Conservatory of Music and Declamation attributed to Corlieu, 1865 Albert-desired barr� (1818-1878). Second solfery medal of the Imperial Conservatory of Music and Declamation attributed to Corlieu. Bronze, 1865.Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827), 1792 Fr�d�ric-Auguste III (1750-1827), elector of Saxony (1763-1806), King of Saxony (1806-1827). Silver, 1792.Louis-Alexandre, Duke de la Rochefoucauld d'Anville, MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Chairman of the Executive Board of Paris Department (1791) P.G Liénard (1849-1900). Louis-Alexandre, Duke de la Rochefoucauld d'Anville, MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Chairman of the Executive Board of the Paris Department (1791). Golden copper repulsed.Bliżej Kultury unknownMaurice Valentin Borrel (1804-1882). Napoleon III medal (1808-1873) proclaimed emperor, December 2, 1852. Paris, Carnavalet museum. Medal, numismaticsFerdinand de Saint Urbain, Dr John Freind, 1675 1728, English Physician (obverse), 1728 Dr. John Freind, 1675-1728, English Physician obverseJean-Siffrein Maury (1746-1817), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Cardinal (1794) Anonymous. Jean-Siffrein Maury (1746-1817), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Cardinal (1794). Golden copper repulsed.Charles X to Versailles, S.D Auguste-Fran�ois Michaut (1786-1879). Charles X at Versailles. Bronze.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionTwo sols six deniers of Montagny issued by the Caisse de Good Foy, 1791 Anonymous. Two sols six deniers of Montagny issued by the Caisse de Good Foy, 1791. Copper, 1791. Carnavalet Museum, History of Paris.Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791), 1790 Pierre-Antoine Montagny. Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791), 1790. Copper repulsed.International Medical Congress. Artist: Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). Dimensions: Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm). Date: 1887. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Louis XVI / The Six Bodies Delivrate Prisoners, January 15, 1784 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Louis XVI / The Six Bodies deliver the prisoners, January 15, 1784. Medal, 1784.Bliżej Kultury unknownGeorge, Medal on King Louis Napoleon, medallion bronze bronze material 5,0, portrait of Louis Napoleon to the right, NAP. LOUIS I. ROI DE HOLLANDE CONN DE FRANCE. (cover) GEORGE. F. (on neck cut) Louis Napoleon French timeBliżej Kultury Unknown, hammer, Francois Joseph (Fl. 1741 1757)Medal of Major General E. P. Gaines. Culture: American. Dimensions: Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm). Maker: Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807-ca. 1840). Date: 1800-1830. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Medal of Captain Charles Stewart 1800-1830 Moritz Fürst Hungarian. Medal of Captain Charles Stewart. American. 1800-1830. Bronze. Made in United StatesNapoleon, King of Italy, May 26, 1805 Luigi Manarfredini (1771-1840). Napoleon, King of Italippe, 2608. Bronze. 1805. Paris, Muset Carnavalet.Party given by King Louis-Philippe at the Palace of Versailles, June 8, 1844 Armand-Auguste caked (1793-1881). Party given by King Louis Philippe I at the Palace of Versailles, June 8, 1844. Bronze.Henry VII 1731-32 Medalist: Jean Dassier Swiss This medal of Henry VII belongs to the English Monarchs series by the Swiss medalist Jean Dassier (1676-1763). Dassier was the chief engraver of the Geneva mint, and the group to which this medal belongs (2014.457.1-10) are among his most important medallic works, part of a series of 33 medals of the English sovereigns begun during his second stay in London and approved by Queen Caroline. These medals represent an important European medalist in one of his most significant series. The English Monarchs are also important precedents for medal making in 18th- and 19th-century Britain, examples of which are also found in Museum's collection.. Henry VII. Medalist: Jean Dassier (Geneva 1676-1763 Geneva). British. 1731-32. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesStanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Crown Talar, Warsaw; 1795 Mint Warsaw, Stanisław August Poniatowski (1732 1798)Louis XVIII landing in Calais, April 24, 1814 Bertrand Andrieu (1761-1822). Louis XVIII landing in Calais, April 24, 1814. Bronze, 1814.Jan III (medal)Medal of Captain James Lawrence 1800-1830 Moritz Fürst Hungarian. Medal of Captain James Lawrence. American. 1800-1830. Bronze. Made in United StatesGuarino da Verona, 1374-1460, Humanist obverse. Dated: c. 1446. Dimensions: overall (diameter): 9.33 cm (3 11/16 in.) gross weight: 250.02 gr (0.551 lb.) axis: 12:00. Medium: bronze. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: MATTEO DE' PASTI.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet museum, medal collectionPolish emigration in Paris Oleszczyczki, W Adys Aw (1807 1866)Jean-Bertrand Andrieu (1763-1822)/ Romain-Vincent Jeffroy (1749-1826). Medal avec. Advent of Louis XVIII. Metal, bronze, after 1814. Museum of Fine Arts of the city of Paris, Petit Palais. 58753-8 Avers, bronze, bourbon, medal, metal, numismatics, profile, portrait, French king, 19th centuryGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Jean Joseph Dubois, French, 1798 - 1841, Cast bronze, Bust of Jean-François Regnard (1655 -1709), to the right., France, 1818, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalWilliam Binfield, Lord Byron, 1788 1824, Poet (obverse), 1824 Lord Byron, 1788-1824, Poet obverseGalerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France) Medal; cast bronze; Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); 1907-17-64Corner: Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Second Republic Anonymous. Corner: "Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, Second Republic". Steel.Universal exhibition of Lyon, 1872 (dummy title) Medal on the Universal Exhibition of Lyon, 1872. Golden copper, 1872.Test for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Franky Magniadas (V1845-V1875). Test for the 10-cents of the second republic, 1848. Copper. 1848.DELONGUEIL. Napoleon III medal (1808-1873) Emperor, 1852. Paris, Carnavalet Museum. Medal, numismaticsAndreas Vestner, Memorial medal Daniël de Superville (Rotterdam 1696 - Rotterdam 1773), penning footage silver, bust, omschrift DANIEL DE SUPERVILLE Bayreuth Erlangen Nürnberg University doctor Rotterdam Huguenot migration Elector Friedrich BrandenburgClaude Bernard (1813-1878), 1879 Alfred Borrel (1836-1927). Claude Bernard (1813-1878), 1879. Bronze.Woerden relieved by the French. Bronze medal. Front: breastpiece man inside. Reverse: victory with palm branch keeps a wreath above coat of arms that depends on a pillar inside.2 crowning; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Brenn, Efraim (Fl. 1774-1792); 1775 (1775-00-00-1775-00-00);Stanisław August Poniatowski (1764-1795), Crown Trojak, Warsaw; 1786 Mint Warsaw, Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (1732 1798)trial crown thaler; Stanis Aw August Poniatowski (Polish King; 1764-1795), Mörikofer, Johann Kaspar (1738-1800); 1766 (1766-00-00-1766-00-00);In Honor of Admiral Lord Howe, 1794 1794 Medalist: Conrad Heinrich Küchler This medal was struck to mark Howe's victory over the French fleet off Ushant.. In Honor of Admiral Lord Howe, 1794 191068Bliżej Kultury mennica Melbourne, Machin, Arnold (1911 1999), Devlin, StuartCarl Linn�us, then Carl von Linn� after his anchment (1707-1778), Swedish naturalist, 1859 Eugene Dubois (1795-1863). Carl Linn�us, then Carl von Linn� after his anchment (1707-1778), Swedish naturalist, 1859. Golden bronze.Portrait of Willem V, Johannes Christiaan Konsé, 1757 A portrait of Prince Willem V as a nine -year -old child. Medallion in mother -of -pearl. Randschrift: Willem V, prince .... on the back J.C.Konse FEC 1757. Pendant of BK-NM-250. Amsterdam (possibly) mother of pearl A portrait of Prince Willem V as a nine -year -old child. Medallion in mother -of -pearl. Randschrift: Willem V, prince .... on the back J.C.Konse FEC 1757. Pendant of BK-NM-250. Amsterdam (possibly) mother of pearlFormio Field Paix, 1797 Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Peace of Campo Formio, 1797. Silver bronze. 1797.Disk of General Lafayette and Marshal Gerard 1830-35. Disk of General Lafayette and Marshal Gerard. 1830-35. Gilt brass, glass, copper. Made in FranceExhibit of five cents, AN IV (1796) Augustin Dupr� (1748-1833) Exhibit of five cents, year IV (1796). Copper, 1796. Carnavalet Museum, Paris History.Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791), 1830 Anonymous. Gilbert Motier, Marquis de la Fayette (1757-1834), Marshal de Camp (1782), MP for the Constituent Assembly (1789-1791), Commander of the National Guard (1789-1791), 1830. Lead.Félix Sagau y Dalmau de Galcerán / 'Commemorative Medal of the Promulgation of the Constitution of Cadiz'. 1812. Silver-plated bronze. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCarnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionGirolamo Paladino, Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417 1471), Pope 1464 (obverse), 1667 1682 Paul II (Pietro Barbo, 1417-1471), Pope 1464 obverseLouis XV / Saint-Sulpice Square Jean Duvivier (1687-1761) / Charles-Nobert Roettiers (1720-1772). "Louis XV / Place Saint-Sulpice". Medal, 1754.Polish Kingdom, Aleksander (1815-1825), PLN 50 Polish, Warsaw; 1819 Mint of Warsaw, Aleksander andCromwell. France, 17th century. 1655. Jewelry and Adornments; medals. Silver, struck Jacques Barauderie, Intendant of the King / Uniface Gardens Abraham Dupr� (1604-1647). Jacques Barauderie, Steward of King / Uniface Gardens. Medal, 1624.Medal. Dimensions: Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm). Date: 1791. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Louis XVI King of French. MEDAL (ABERS) Benjamin Duvivier (1730-1819). Medal: Establishment of the Paris City Hall (1789); Louis XVI, King of the French. Medal (Apers). Copper, 1789.The Sutlej Medal (1845-6) 1845 William Wyon British. The Sutlej Medal (1845-6). William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). British. 1845. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesMedal; nickelCarnavalet museum, medal collection Right inscription on five lines summoned with a cross in a glory and followed by a branch of olive tree and a branch of oak in a long necklace; Reverse head of the Republic on the left in Ceres.H.J. Van Doorne, founder DAF, 65 years. H.J. Van Doorne, founder DAF, 65 years. Bronze medal. Front: head in profile to the right, with circumcision. Reverse: Middle hammer and anvil, with horizontal rules with text, left edge text on entire right-hand side.Francesco Niconizio late 15th-mid-16th century Giulio della Torre. Francesco Niconizio. Italian. late 15th-mid-16th century. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesAugust II (medal)sesterce; 223 (223-00-00-223-00-00);Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), British Admiral, 1798 John Gregory Hancock. Lord Horratio Nelson (1758-1805), British Admiral, 1798. Silver Metal, 1798.Piece of 5 cents French colonies of Charles X, 1829 Nicolas-Pierre Tiolier (1784-1853) Exhibit of 5 cents of French colonies of Charles X, 1829. Copper. 1829.Bliżej Kultury Majnert, Gotfryd (1767 1847)Honor� Charles Michel Joseph, Count Reille (1775-1860), General of the Napoleonic army, Marshal de France (1847), 1860 Alphe Dubois (1831-1905). Honor� Charles Michel Joseph, Count Reille (1775-1860), General of the Napoleonic army, Marshal de France (1847). Bronze, 1860.Jan Iii Sobieski (1674 1696), elective medalLouis XVI (1754-1793), King of France (1774-1792), Louis XVII (1785-1795), King of France (1793-1795), and Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774- 1792) Friedrich Heinrich Kr�ger (1749-1805). Louis XVI (1754-1793), King of France (1774-1792), Louis XVII (1785-1795), King of France (1793-1795), and Marie-Antoinette (1755-1793), Queen of France (1774- 1792). Brass.Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo) ca. 1540 Attributed to Leone Leoni Italian This is a rare surviving wax-on-slate model for a cast medal Although the subject has generally been identified as Antonio de Ferraris, a famous physician and writer in Lecce, Italy. The portrait was probably done from life and therefore likely represents a younger namesake, possibly a son. The reverse is blank.. Model for a Medal of Antonio de Ferraris (Il Galateo) 460953Third Centenary of Rembrandts Birth, Georg Sturm, 1906 history medal Bronze medal. Front: bust of man with mustache. He wears beret and open cloak. He holds a brush in the right hand. Left of Man: Molen, and Right: Kerkgebouw (Westerkerk). Along the top: Omschrift and dating. Reverse: Central: Palette on which inscription. Behind palette branches, including oak leaf. Dischanging. With the medal an original beige cardboard box. Utrecht penning: bronze (metal) striking (metalworking) historical persons. portrait, self-portrait of artist. portrait, self-portrait of painter Westerkerk. To leadMedal. Culture: British, probably. Dimensions: Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm). Maker: John Bacon the Elder (British, London 1740-1799 London). Date: 1819. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Louis Philippe Joseph, Duc d'Orleans (1747-1793), says Philip Equality, 1789 Louis Philippe Joseph, Duc d'Orleans (1747-1793), says Philip Equality, 1789. Etain, 1789.Galerie métallique des grands hommes français (Great Men of France), Cast bronze, Bust of Olivier de Serres (1539 - 1619). Artist Donadis., France, 1822, metalwork, Decorative Arts, Medal, MedalNaval General Service Medal 1848 Medalist: William Wyon British. Naval General Service Medal. Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795-1851 Brighton). British. 1848. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesExhibit of 5 cents in bronze of the Third Republic, 1907 Marcel Daniel-Dupuis (1849-1899). Exhibit of 5 cents in bronze of the Third Republic, 1907. Bronze. 1907.Test for the 10-cent of the second republic, 1848 Jean-Auguste Barr� (1811-1896). Test for the 10-cents of the second republic, 1848. Copper. 1848.Medal: George, Prince Regent (obverse), 1816. Thomas Wyon Jr. (British, 1792-1817). Bronze; diameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.).Attributed to Giovanni Candida, Robert Briconnet, President of the Court of Inquiry (obverse), 1488 1493 Robert Briconnet, President of the Court of Inquiry obverseWilliam Wyon. Sir John Soane (1753-1837), British architect, 1834. Copper. 1834. Paris, Carnavalet museum. NumismaticsCorner: Profile on the right of Alphonse de Lamartine, 19th century Anonymous. Coin: "Profile on the right of Alphonse de Lamartine", 19th century. Steel.Carnavalet museum, medal collectionCentennial of Washington's Inauguration, 1889. Artist: Joseph H. Merriam. Dimensions: Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm). Date: 1889. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Circulation coin: Thailand, frame IX (1946 ), 10 Baht, 2007 (2550 BE). 80. Birthday of King Frame IXRichard II 1731-32 Medalist: Jean Dassier Swiss This medal of Richard II belongs to the English Monarchs series by the Swiss medalist Jean Dassier (1676-1763). Dassier was the chief engraver of the Geneva mint, and the group to which this medal belongs (2014.457.1-10) are among his most important medallic works, part of a series of 33 medals of the English sovereigns begun during his second stay in London and approved by Queen Caroline. These medals represent an important European medalist in one of his most significant series. The English Monarchs are also important precedents for medal making in 18th- and 19th-century Britain, examples of which are also found in Museum's collection.. Richard II. Medalist: Jean Dassier (Geneva 1676-1763 Geneva). British. 1731-32. Bronze. Medals and PlaquettesMauger, Jean (n.1648-D.1722-09-09), rout of the count of Marsin and the Prince de Ligne near Bruges in 1667 (main title). Alloy with low melting point. Brown patina. Petit Palais, Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris.Giovanni da Cavino, Balduino del Monte, died 1556, Brother of Pope Julius III, Count of Monte Sansovino 1550 (obverse) Balduino del Monte, died 1556, Brother of Pope Julius III, Count of Monte Sansovino 1550 obverseLouis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610-43) 1620 and 1623 Medalist: Guillaume Dupré French. Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610-43) 196757Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792) Louis XVI, King of France (1774-1792). Tin. 1789. Anonymous photography.Fire pump competition and fanfare festival in Levallois-Perret, June 1, 1873 Fire pumps and fanfare festival in Levallois-Perret, June 1, 1873. Golden copper, 1873.Circulation coin: Thailand, frame IX (1946 ), 1 Baht, 2013 (2556 be)Carnavalet museum, medal collection Right busts attached to Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette on the right; Reverse the scaffold on the place of the Revolution after the beheading of the king; The executioner shows the head of Louis XVI to the people; In the crowds massaged under the scaffold, there are two flags, one of which bears the right of man and the other live Libr sic.