[AGRICULTURE]. St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association silver presentation medal. Ca 1870s.
Sale 1252 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography Online
Lots Open
Nov 30, 2023
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$300 -
$500
Sold for $410
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[AGRICULTURE]. St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association silver presentation medal. Ca 1870s.
2 3/4 in. diam. silver medal (nicking to edges, some surface scratching and tarnishing). Housed in a Union case [Berg 1-89] (nicking to edges, top hinge a bit loose). Medal obverse features a woman holding a scythe and cornucopia, with livestock and farm implements in a field behind her. Legend reads, "St. Louis Agricultural and Mechanical Association." Reverse features an eagle holding agricultural implements in its talons along with a large wreath encircling blank space for awardee information to be engraved. Eagle carries a banner in its beak reading, "Awarded To." Legend reads, "Industry Brings Plenty."
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