Paris - C. Detouche horlogerie; bijouterie; joaillerie; orfèvrerie

€468,222.00
LocationFrance
Year
TypeAdvertising medallions
CompositionBrass
Weight5.2 g
Diameter26 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeDecagonal (10-sided)
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of the second french empire (1852-1870 - Shield with eagle surrounded by Napoleon III`s Imperial mantle, filled with bees. The shield is topped by a golden eagle crown, surrounding the shield is the Legion d`honneur. Cross behind the shield are the Scepter of justice and mercy)  Below the lettering are two lines of nine coins with a medal between them.
Obverse lettering✿ C. DETOUCHE ✿ FOURNISSEUR DE S. M. L’EMPEREUR 228 RUE St MARTIN 230
(Translation: C. DETOUCHE SUPPLIER OF H.M. THE EMPEROR 228 St MARTIN STREET 230)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSeven-line caption.
Reverse lettering✿ MAISON DE CONFIANCE ✿ INVARIABLE PRIX FIXE HORLOGERIE BIJOUTERIE JOAILLERIE ORFÉVRERIE
(Translation: TRUSTED HOUSE UNVARIABLE FIXED PRICE WATCHMAKING BIJOUTERIE JEWELRY GOLD SILVERWARE)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID3253716980
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