constanius Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 -------Joan of Arc bust facing left. Rev. Domremy.Orleans.Rouen 1412-1431. Bronze 43mm by L.Chalin.Paris Circa 1900. Notice Joan is not named as such, but I assume any Frenchman or Frenchwoman would instantly recognise her, I confess that I did not until I googled the dates and places. This is not just a nice medal, but TWO nice medals.---This is a wax seal, used in ancient times (P.E.E. or pre email era) to seal envelopes with a blob of wax, and this was used to make an impression of initals or coat-of-arms etc. The medals are afixed to either side of the seal but you can see between and they are complete not unifaced. I hope this does not start me off collecting wax seals, I just liked the medals so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Thanks Bill. I have been meaning to say I saw your Avatar on ebay, now I know what your behind looks like. Very nice I wish mine was as cute! Death of the Duc of Berry by Gayrard 1820. 40mm gilded bronze. I will be doing a post on the Duc and his assassination and posting some medals of his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I like the design of the medal, but I confess I do love the late 19th century and early 20th century medals from France. BTW nothing wrong with seals either, I have two which I have had custom made, and another which I made myself years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Thanks Bill. I have been meaning to say I saw your Avatar on ebay, now I know what your behind looks like. Very nice I wish mine was as cute! I could say I wish mine was as well, but we are probably talking about something else! It is a nice medal and one of my favorite. I like fine wine as much or more than my coins. Put the two together and I can enjoy a fine evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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