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Archives International Auctions
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June 25, 2015
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comMEDALS - FIRE & POLICE
DEPARTMENTS
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307 Order of American Fireman, 1886 Lead Die SplashCrescent and
star. Phoenix at center. 31x30mm uniface lead. ��������������������� Est.
$75-150
MEDALS - FRATERNAL DIE TRIALS
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308 Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association, Lead die trial, 1896Cornerstone Laying. 1896. Building view on obverse (Although
showing four arches on the medal, it is now a six arch building and
still standing on 73rd street, Manhattan). 38mm white metal, looped
as made. ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est.
$75-150
MEDALS - HISTORIC
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309 Benjamin Franklin Hub Trial, ca.1870-90’sIncuse portrait and
legend. 46mm lead. ������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$100-200
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310 City of Brooklyn Arms and Motto Lead Die Splash, ca.1870-90’sFemale standing holding fasces, early Dutch motto translates: In
unity there is strength, symbolic of the six towns which united to
form Brooklyn. 31x37mm uniface lead.��������������������������������Est.
$100-200
MEDALS - LANDMARK DIE TRIAL
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311 New York & Brooklyn Bridge, 1883 Lead Die SplashBridge view
over the East River. Construction data on reverse. 23mm. Tin pest
evident at left.���������������������������������������������������������������������Est.
$100-200
MEDALS - LITERATURE
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312 Eugene Sue Hub trial, ca.1880-90’sNovelist who is credited with
the phrase: “Revenge is a dish best served cold.” Incuse portrait and
legend. Signed Hart Janv. 1844. ������������������������������������������� Est.
$75-150