RARE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRONZE INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL GUEST MEDAL SIGNED TIFFANY & CO.

RARE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRONZE INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL GUEST MEDAL SIGNED TIFFANY & CO. The medal comprised of a bronze pin attached to gold “Guest” embossed gold ribbon attached to a ring mounted atop a bronze medal. The pin obverse having a centered script “GW” between years “1789” and “1889”. Above the center initials “New York”. The reverse side of the pin is marked “Tiffany & Co.”. The round 1-3/8″ dia. medal having the obverse depicting a profile bust of Washington wearing a Continental Army uniform, under the inscription “GEORGE WASHINGTON” with the fasces of magistracy on the right, and center inscription “PATER PAT/ RIAE/MDCCL/XX/XIX”, surrounded by a border of thirteen stars. the reverse depicting a spreadwing American eagle with “E. Plvribvs Vnvm” above and the inscription “TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT NEW YORK APRIL XXXth, MDCCLXXXIX, BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON CELEBRATION NEW YORK, APRIL XXXth, MDCCCLXXXIX.,” The lower left depicting the New York State coat of arms. NOTE: The larger 4-1/2″ dia. medal was designed by Augustus St.-Gaudens and modeled by Philip Martiny. SIZE: 3″ x 1-3/4″. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-22280 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3232	$517.50	RARE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRONZE INAUGURAL CENTENNIAL GUEST MEDAL SIGNED TIFFANY & CO. The medal comprised of a bronze pin attached to gold “Guest” embossed gold ribbon attached to a ring mounted atop a bronze medal. The pin obverse having a centered script “GW” between years “1789” and “1889”. Above the center initials “New York”. The reverse side of the pin is marked “Tiffany & Co.”. The round 1-3/8″ dia. medal having the obverse depicting a profile bust of Washington wearing a Continental Army uniform, under the inscription “GEORGE WASHINGTON” with the fasces of magistracy on the right, and center inscription “PATER PAT/ RIAE/MDCCL/XX/XIX”, surrounded by a border of thirteen stars. the reverse depicting a spreadwing American eagle with “E. Plvribvs Vnvm” above and the inscription “TO COMMEMORATE THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT NEW YORK APRIL XXXth, MDCCLXXXIX, BY AUTHORITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON CELEBRATION NEW YORK, APRIL XXXth, MDCCCLXXXIX.,” The lower left depicting the New York State coat of arms. NOTE: The larger 4-1/2″ dia. medal was designed by Augustus St.-Gaudens and modeled by Philip Martiny. SIZE: 3″ x 1-3/4″. CONDITION: Generally very good. 9-22280 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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