1895 Philadelphia - Peter Lewis Krider 1895 Cotton States and World Exposition Silver Medal
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1895 Cotton States and World Exposition, Atlanta, Georgia
Variety: Silver
Year: 1895
Mint location and manufacturer: Philadelphia - Peter Lewis Krider
Grade: Original toned surfaces Mint State
Description
Finest by far of 4 known silver award medals from the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta, GA.
This specimen was awarded to West Disinfecting Company. This specimen exhibits original unmarred surfaces with
beautiful toning. It is incredible it survived for such a period in the condition it is in. Perhaps even more incredible is the
condition of the case, as you will think you are back in 1895 the case is so fresh. I have never seen any fabric or paper
materials of this age in anywhere near the condition of this case. Combine the best medal example by far of the 4 known
extant silver ones with an immaculate case with vibrant stunning colors and you have one of the rarest items in several
collectible fields: Numismatics, World’s Fairs (and other world exhibitions), Titanic disaster (a tangential tie), history of
science and progress, silver smith’s art and classical medallic high relief engraving.
It is the best item I ever won at an auction (in New Zealand no less). I lived in New Zealand from late 2010 until July 2021.
When I found it listed on TradeMe (the New Zealand version of eBay) I knew I had to have it since it was so pristine and
acquired it on May 22, 2014.
The medal was awarded to the company when Robert S. West, the inventor, still had rights to the products produced
until sometime in 1898 (so the medals were also delivered when he still had the rights). However, Emil Taussig was the
marketing and sales agent so it is possible he or his representatives (likely) were at the exhibition and had receipt of the
medal when delivered and may have never turned it over to Robert? In any event, Emil died on the Titanic in 1912! The
curious thing is how the medal ended up in New Zealand and in such superlative condition (especially the case). This
implies minimal changing of hands and likely a child or other relative of the original owner (either Robert S. West or Emil
Taussig) immigrating to New Zealand and keeping it in a drawer unseen for many years.
More information is at:
https://enumismatist.com/new/2021/10/06/silver-award-medal-1895-cotton-states-and-international-exposition/
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https://enumismatist.com/new/2021/10/13/1895-cotton-states-silver-award-medal-history-and-other-silver-medal-examples/
Fuente : https://enumismatist.com/new/2021/10/06/...
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