Exonumia Auction - Maine Antique Digest

Miscellaneous Tokens and Medalsthe direct influence of Brenner’s teacher in Paris, Oscar Roty.According to the records of the Society, the Gorham ManufacturingCompany struck 4 medals in gold; 70 in silver and 312 in bronze.The subscription price of the silver medals was $10.00 each, and$3.00 or $5.00 for the bronze, depending upon quantity ordered.(G)Lot 415417. NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTENNIAL –OBVERSE CLICHE. 1904. 64.3m. Silver Plated bronze.Attractively toned Uncirculated. (F-G)An unusual bi-lingual token from this tiny Texas community. (G-H)416. NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY CENTENNIAL, 1904.Smedley 60; Marqusee 86. 63.3mm. Silver (112.2 grams.) VictorD. Brenner, Sc. Plain edge. Choice About Uncirculated; someminor obverse tarnish. Obverse with conjoined busts to the left ofJOHN PINTARD/ FOUNDER and EGBERT BENSON/ FIRSTPRESIDENT. The reverse presents a view of the Society’s oldbuilding above their new building. Between them is the incusedinscription: IT IS DELIGHTFUL/ TO RECALL THE PAST. Atthe bottom is the seal of the Society. In a raised portion aroundthe upper rim is the legend: THE NEW YORK HISTORICALSOCIETY 1804 - 1904.H116Lot 416The delicate low relief and naturalistic portraits of this medal showLot 418418. NEW YORK SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THEREVOLUTION MEDAL BY BRENNER, 1905. Smedley 66;Marqusee 71. 65mm. Bronze. Victor D. Brenner, Sc. ChoiceUncirculated. Obverse: Bust right of FREDERICK SAMUELTALLMADGE with legend that he was President of the NY SARfrom 1884-1904, and that his last official act was the purchaseof Fraunces Tavern, his will providing for payment. The reversepresents a view of the front and side of the building whereWashington bade farewell to his officers in 1783. Housed in itsoriginal presentation box imprinted with the Seal of the Societyand below, NEW YORK. FEB. 22, 1905. (F)419. JAMES McNEILL WHISTLER PLAQUETTE, 1905. Smedley62; Baxter 127; Marqusee 75. 65 x 89mm. Bronze. Victor D.