bill Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Brass, 35mm Hibler and Kappen note that they failed to establish the origin of this medal or much about the "jubilee." I have my own research to do to and believe I can fill out the history with a little work. To begin with, I believe the piece was made by Schwaab Stamp and Steel. Compare the ox drawn wagon with that on the 1899 San Jose piece illustrated below: I bid on a similar piece from the 1898 gold semicentennial and didn't win. It was in the same frame, also a Schwaab piece. I also acquired a semicentennial badge, also by Schwaab: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 LOVE the design on the badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 The ox drawn wagons are strikingly similar & support your belief that Schwaab Stamp and Steel made both medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I finally acquired the Gold Discovery Semicentennial piece along with several othe Scwaab pieces for the same event. It seems they threw their entire catalog at the event. The wreath encased medal first: The wreath is unsigned and it is not gold-plated, but it is the same exact wreat design as the San Jose medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 The Schwaab heart design souvenir badge with California bear pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 And the Scwaab star design souvenir badge adds Marshall's Cabin to the images of the semicentennial: Update: I have found an ad from the period that indicates this badge was distributed to customers with a purchase by a men's clothing store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Nice collection you have there, bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Another badge piece, this one featuring James Marshall and the Colma saw mill where gold was first discovered. The crew uncovered the gold when they were excavating the stream bed to build a wheel to power the mill. I know of one center of a composite medal (like those shown here) with images appearing on other pieces shown here and a badge showing the Arch through which the celebratory parade passed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 A related piece from 1939 celebrating the founding of Sutter's Fort. The reverse was used for Golden Gate International Exposition medals as well as this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nice set of medals. I like the designs on these especially the heart and hanging star medals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 A related piece from 1939 celebrating the founding of Sutter's Fort. The reverse was used for Golden Gate International Exposition medals as well as this one. What's this one made of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Gilt bronze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I'm writing up this collection probably for an article in the TAMS Journal. Although its not a token or medal, I acquired this related piece from the Mining Fair that accompanied the Jubilee. In doing my research, I finally realized why so little is known about these events. The Maine blew up on February 15, 1898 sending the nation to war. Celebrations such as the Jubilee kind of took a back seat to other events and national attention. The back is marked Sterling and Shreve. Shreve was a San Francisco jeweler who produced badges and other commemorative items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nice acquisition Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Fascinating. That's a great design for a pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Very cool pin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 One of two new acquisitions. The first is a Whitehead and Hoag celluloid souvenir badge. Note the image of the three miners is the same as that appearing on the so-called dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 My other acquisition is the official badge approved by the Jubilee executive committee. It was designed by San Francisco printer and regalia maker, Walter Brunt, and made by the San Francisco firm, J.C. Irvine Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 More great stuff. That pick and shovel is wonderful. I've not seen those before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Well its not Gold Discovery and it is 1897 Admission Day, but the badge is by Walter Brunt. I thought it might be interesting to see a piece actually signed by him. See it big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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