Ian Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 An incredibly three dimensional and beautiful classical bust of Minerva wearing a Corinthian style helmet that caught my eye at the end of August this year. I've used the auction images since my scanner just can't tackle it. A seldom seen original gilt bronze jeton/ medal produced for the French Royal Antiquarian Society right at the outset of the French Revolution. The designers being Dubois and De Puymaurin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Nice medal. Scanners, once you have gone digital camera, you can't go back. I only use scanners for flat banknotes now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 Another great medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 The obverse is beautiful in its simplicity. It's a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elverno Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 A similar medal by Wyon from 1814 for the Liverpool Royal Institute: I like Dubois' work better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 A similar medal by Wyon from 1814 for the Liverpool Royal Institute: I like Dubois' work better... That is a really nice medal. Even though I must say that I too prefer Dubois' work, that one of yours would sit quite comfortably in my collection :-). He had his moments. I get my Godesses mixed up Minerva...Athena.... so i'll shut up as to who is who but here's another neat pice, this time by Desaide. A jeton / medal produced for the masonic lodge `Mont-Sinai' in Paris. I was too lazy to remove it from its temporary housing while i get my collection in order. Any marks you see are actually on the holder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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