1805 Washington Eccleston Medal
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Washington MedalsQuality Large Size 1805 “Eccleston” Medal
1805 Washington “Eccleston” Medal, Baker 85, Very Choice Uncirculated.
A huge, 76 mm medal struck in Bronze. An impressive, high relief medal with light, tan color gorgeous, glossy surfaces. Only a faint amount of reverse die rust and standard die break present. Quite scarce, but we’ve developed a reputation for presenting Washingtonia in a positive light and obtaining good results. Thus, we repeat (once again) the description given by Fuld/Rulau in their excellent version of the “Medallic Portraits of Washington”:
“A superb medal in every respect. Published by Daniel Eccleston of Lancaster, England. Dies cut by Thomas Webb, a British engraver who worked 1804-1827. This piece apparently was issued with a twist of subtle satire. The obverse of the medal depicts Washington in a heavy suit of armor - ‘a singular conceit,’ notes Baker. The reverse has an Indian standing head downcast, with an arrow in his right hand and leaning on a bow. Then, surrounding the Indian at center are the words THE LAND WAS OURS. The medal appears to be more of a commentary on the expropriation by colonists of Indian lands than a tribute to Washington. Yet the phrase ‘Innumerable millions yet unborn’ is truly laudatory of the nation’s first president and commander-in-chief during the Revolutionary War.”
A very important, large size and classic Washington medal.
1805 Washington “Eccleston” Medal, Baker 85, Very Choice Uncirculated.
A huge, 76 mm medal struck in Bronze. An impressive, high relief medal with light, tan color gorgeous, glossy surfaces. Only a faint amount of reverse die rust and standard die break present. Quite scarce, but we’ve developed a reputation for presenting Washingtonia in a positive light and obtaining good results. Thus, we repeat (once again) the description given by Fuld/Rulau in their excellent version of the “Medallic Portraits of Washington”:
“A superb medal in every respect. Published by Daniel Eccleston of Lancaster, England. Dies cut by Thomas Webb, a British engraver who worked 1804-1827. This piece apparently was issued with a twist of subtle satire. The obverse of the medal depicts Washington in a heavy suit of armor - ‘a singular conceit,’ notes Baker. The reverse has an Indian standing head downcast, with an arrow in his right hand and leaning on a bow. Then, surrounding the Indian at center are the words THE LAND WAS OURS. The medal appears to be more of a commentary on the expropriation by colonists of Indian lands than a tribute to Washington. Yet the phrase ‘Innumerable millions yet unborn’ is truly laudatory of the nation’s first president and commander-in-chief during the Revolutionary War.”
A very important, large size and classic Washington medal.
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