Wonderful 1890s "Reward of Genius" Medal from John Wedderburn & Co. Patent Attorney (Washington DC)
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Wonderful 1890s "Reward of Genius" Medal from John Wedderburn & Co. Patent Attorney (Washington DC)

Code: mlum00001g


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful circa 1890s "Reward of Genius" medal made by C. G. Braxmar of New York. It was presented by an unscrupulous Washington, D.C. patent attorney, John Wedderburn & Company. A medallion with a scalloped border hangs from a ribbon bar reading REWARD OF GENIUS.

VINTAGE: Circa 1890's.

SIZE: Approximately 2" in height and 1-5/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold-plated sterling silver.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal T-style pin with C catch.

MARKINGS: C. G. BRAXMAR 10 MAIDEN LANE NEW YORK STERLING.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.  VEX12 LAFEX1/12 SAFEX04/20

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The medal shows only small spots of light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.