A French Bronze Portrait Medal of Balloonist
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A French Bronze Portrait Medal of Balloonist Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier designed by Armand-Auguste Caqué, circa 1821 38 mm PROVENANCE: Bonhams, Fine Ballooning Art: The Property of a Gentleman, 16 December 1991, Lot. 27; Acquired from the above. Obverse with bust portrait of famed balloon enthusiast Montgolfier facing left flanked by arching ETIENNE MONTGOLFIER, CAQUE F below bust, reverse with script NÉ A VINDALON PRÈS ANNONAY EN M.DCC.XLV. MORT EN M.DCC.XCIX. GALERIE METALLIQUE DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS. 1821. HID04901242017
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Light rubbing to areas of relief, light toning, striated toning to background of obverse, presenting well.
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A French Bronze Portrait Medal of Balloonist
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