France. Médaille en bronze "Napoléon III. Exposition Universelle de Paris 1867" M. Alcan – Hors concours (No reserve price)
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Official bronze medal of the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, attributed to M. Alcan with the inscription Hors concours, by engraver H. Ponscarme, featuring Napoleon III on the obverse and two winged geniuses on the reverse; diameter 68 mm, weight 158 g, from the Second Empire era.
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Important official medal from the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867, awarded nominatively to Mr. Alcan with the particularly interesting note:
OUT OF COMPETITION
Copper medal created by the famous medalist François-Joseph-Hubert Ponscarme (1827-1903).
The attribution corresponds to Michel Alcan (1811-1877), engineer and professor at the Imperial Conservatory of Arts and Trades.
Official documents of the Exposition Universelle of 1867 indicate Michel Alcan as president of the jury of class 55, devoted to the “equipment and processes of spinning and rope-making.”
avers
Laurel-wreathed head of Napoleon III to the left.
Legend:
NAPOLEON III EMPEROR
Signature:
H. PONSCARME F.
revers
Two winged geniuses supporting a nominative cartouche bearing:
M. ALCAN
Above, laurel crown.
Below, imperial eagle with outstretched wings.
Circular legend:
UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION OF MDCCCLXVII IN PARIS
In the exergue:
OUT OF COMPETITION
Signature:
H. PONSCARME
historical significance
Michel Alcan was one of the prominent French figures of the Exposition Universelle of 1867 in the textile industries.
He is officially mentioned as president of the jury of class 55 and also published works devoted to the textile arts presented at the Exposition.
The inscription “Out of Competition” is coherent with his role as a member and president of the jury: this medal is therefore not simply a ordinary exhibitor’s reward, but directly testifies to his role within the international jury.
characteristics
country: France
era: Second Empire
ruler: Napoleon III
event: Exposition Universelle de Paris
year: 1867
metal: copper
diameter: 68 mm
weight: 158 g
engraver: H. Ponscarme
attribution: M. Alcan
note: Out of Competition
The diameter of 68 mm corresponds to the large module used for some official awards of the 1867 Exposition; the Musée Carnavalet also preserves Ponscarme medals of this diameter related to this exposition.
condition
Very nice overall condition.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant official medal from the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867, awarded nominatively to Mr. Alcan with the particularly interesting note:
OUT OF COMPETITION
Copper medal created by the famous medalist François-Joseph-Hubert Ponscarme (1827-1903).
The attribution corresponds to Michel Alcan (1811-1877), engineer and professor at the Imperial Conservatory of Arts and Trades.
Official documents of the Exposition Universelle of 1867 indicate Michel Alcan as president of the jury of class 55, devoted to the “equipment and processes of spinning and rope-making.”
avers
Laurel-wreathed head of Napoleon III to the left.
Legend:
NAPOLEON III EMPEROR
Signature:
H. PONSCARME F.
revers
Two winged geniuses supporting a nominative cartouche bearing:
M. ALCAN
Above, laurel crown.
Below, imperial eagle with outstretched wings.
Circular legend:
UNIVERSAL EXPOSITION OF MDCCCLXVII IN PARIS
In the exergue:
OUT OF COMPETITION
Signature:
H. PONSCARME
historical significance
Michel Alcan was one of the prominent French figures of the Exposition Universelle of 1867 in the textile industries.
He is officially mentioned as president of the jury of class 55 and also published works devoted to the textile arts presented at the Exposition.
The inscription “Out of Competition” is coherent with his role as a member and president of the jury: this medal is therefore not simply a ordinary exhibitor’s reward, but directly testifies to his role within the international jury.
characteristics
country: France
era: Second Empire
ruler: Napoleon III
event: Exposition Universelle de Paris
year: 1867
metal: copper
diameter: 68 mm
weight: 158 g
engraver: H. Ponscarme
attribution: M. Alcan
note: Out of Competition
The diameter of 68 mm corresponds to the large module used for some official awards of the 1867 Exposition; the Musée Carnavalet also preserves Ponscarme medals of this diameter related to this exposition.
condition
Very nice overall condition.
Seller's Story
I am a private and passionate collector of numismatics, with a particular interest in ancient Greek coins, which form the heart of my personal collection.
I regularly acquire coins at auction houses only, either to complete my collection, or to conduct research and identify pieces that interest me.
Coins that do not fall within my collecting field are then put up for sale. This allows me to continue my research and dedicate the proceeds to enriching my collection of Greek coins.
I pay particular attention to coin identification, their historical context, and the references in major numismatic catalogs.
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1400-1900
Over 200 years old
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Country/province
France
Year/period and variation
Médaille en bronze "Napoléon III. Exposition Universelle de Paris 1867" M. Alcan – Hors concours
Precious metal
Bronze
Condition
Ungraded
Theme
Royalty
Number of items
1
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