bill Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Aluminum medal struck from the first aluminum produced by the British Aluminum Co. in Scotland. I believe the names on the reverse are the names of the towns in the area when the aluminum was produced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 That's a terrific medal. I like the "Lady Liberty" and the history of it is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Aluminum medal struck from the first aluminum produced by the British Aluminum Co. in Scotland. I believe the names on the reverse are the names of the towns in the area when the aluminum was produced. Up until that time hence aluminium had been a noble metal which was worth more than gold because of the production expenses. Many of the finest medals pre-1900 were struck in aluminium as a result, the novelty being the lightweight aspect of it compared to other metals. This is a lovely piece which appeals to the prurient sensations coupled with being Scottish of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 The naked lady was part of the attraction. God bless the Scottish smelters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 One that I must add to my want list, an historic piece. Would love to see a larger image! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted July 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 One that I must add to my want list, an historic piece. Would love to see a larger image! Thanks for posting. Try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elverno Posted July 4, 2009 Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 So that's what Scottish women have on under their blouses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Aluminum medal struck from the first aluminum produced by the British Aluminum Co. in Scotland. I believe the names on the reverse are the names of the towns in the area when the aluminum was produced. This is BHM#3498 RR. very rare; the company was founded in Larne, County Antrim, N. Ireland the aluminum was reduced at Foyers, Inverness, Scotland the refining and work up was at the Milton factory, Staffordshire, England why Cargan is unknown but it it probably refers to Cargan, County Antrim, N. Ireland the electrodes were prepared at Greenock in Renfrewshire, Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted August 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks for the updated information. It may be very rare, but it doesn't seem to be very expensive from the sales references I've been able to track down. It seems to be an inexpensive collectible piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks for the updated information. It may be very rare, but it doesn't seem to be very expensive from the sales references I've been able to track down. It seems to be an inexpensive collectible piece. Rarity does not always translate to a high price, many other factors come into play, I have some RRR. & RRRR. (=probably less than 10 struck, down to only 1 example known) which did not cost me much. Often the sellers do not know the rarity of the medals they are selling. The word 'rare' gets over used(wrongly) in many cases but also not used when it is warranted, due to lack of knowledge/references. Still if that medal was a very rare US token/medal I have no doubt it would cost a lot more than it being british one, just the way the market is. It suits me as I am a collector, not a seller, of mainly british medals. It could be CC. (very common) but if 'everyone' wants one in their collection then the price will probably be higher than a very rare medal with only a few collectors wanting one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 Rarity does not always translate to a high price, many other factors come into play, I have some RRR. & RRRR. (=probably less than 10 struck, down to only 1 example known) which did not cost me much. Still if that medal was a very rare US token/medal I have no doubt it would cost a lot more than it being british one, just the way the market is. It suits me as I am a collector, not a seller, of mainly british medals. Exactly the kind of material (and challenge) I collect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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