| Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC > Treasure Auction 35 | Auction date: 7 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 1957 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: FRANCE, rectangular bronze plaquette medal, 1897, Louise Davout, Marquise de Blocqueville, daughter of Louis-Nicolas d'Avout, Marshal of France, for the dedication of a lighthouse in his honor, by Jules Clément Chaplain, with original box. 96.80 grams. 71 x 60 mm. Veiled bust of Louise Davout facing right towards POINTE DE PENMARCH lighthouse in distance, 1897 in upper left corner, LOUISE DAVOUT MARQUISE DE BLOCQUEVILLE at upper right, LES LARMES VERSEES PAR LA FATALITE DES GUERRES SERONT AINSI RACHETEES PAR LES VIES SAUVEES DE LA TEMPETE below plus EXT DU TEST in bottom right corner, engraver's name J.C. CHAPLAIN behind bust; reverse with close up view of the lighthouse with PHARE D'ECKMUHL ELEVE A LA MEMOIRE DU MARAL DAVOUT PAR SON FILS LOUIS ET SA FILLE LOUISE MARQUISE DE BLOCQUEVILLE 1894-1897 at upper left; smooth edge with incuse wing and BRONZE at bottom. Choice Mint State medal and rare with its original red velvet-lined box of issue. Estimate: $125 - $200 |  |
