FRENCH BRONZE 41mm HISTORICAL MEDAL CHERUBS PLAYING AWARD MUSIC

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FRENCH BRONZE 41mm HISTORICAL MEDAL CHERUBS PLAYING AWARD MUSIC:
$74.99

Diameter: 41mm (approx.2\") Weight: 35gr (approx.1oz) Edge/Relief: 4mm

\" Musical Cherubs \", award Art medal, in bronze, signed J. Lagrange, first issued in 1869 a specimen minted after 1880,in very fine condition as scanned, rim nicks, edge marked bronze with horn (Paris mint* after 1880)*.

Reference : see CGMP p213 vol2.

ABOUT THE ARTIST Jean LAGRANGE (1831-1908), French medallist, pupil of VILVERT in Lyon and of BONNASSIEUX in Paris.
Awarded the Premier Grand Prix de Rome in 1860.

Mint Marks used at the PARIS MINT:

Plain Edge ==> All medals before March 30th 1832 have plain edges and before 1841 for bronze or copper.
Antique Lamp ==> from March 30th 1832 until October 21st 1841 (on gold & silver only).
Anchor ==> from October 21st 1841 until September 25th 1842.
Ship Prow ==> from September 26th 1842 until June 12th 1845.
Pointing Hand ==> from June 13th 1845 until October 1st 1860.
Bee ==> from November 1st 1860 until December 31st 1879.
Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) ==> from 1880 until now.
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