Germany. Ca. 1712–1731 (historische ontwerpen) – 4 tinnen medailles – Sixtus I, Innocentius IV, Alexander (No reserve price)
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This lot comprises four tin medals based on early 18th-century designs: three papal medals from Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer’s series and one medal of Edward IV of England after Jean Dassier.
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Collection of 4 historical tin medals – 18th-century medal types – 3 popes and King Edward IV – Lauffer & Jean Dassier
Special collection of four historical tin medals, based on well-known medal types from the first half of the 18th century.
The collection consists of three papal medals from the famous historical series by Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer and a medal of King Edward IV of England, after the design of the renowned medalist Jean Dassier.
1. Pope Saint Sixtus I (117–128)
- Series: Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer, Nuremberg, circa 1712
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 13.0 g
- Obverse: portrait of the pope with Latin inscription
- Reverse: extensive Latin biographical inscription
2. Pope Innocent IV (1243–1254)
- Series: Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer, Nuremberg, circa 1712
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 13.8 g
- Obverse: detailed papal portrait with tiara and richly adorned robe
- Reverse: Latin biographical text in multiple lines
3. Pope Alexander VIII (1689–1691)
- Series: Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer, early 18th century
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 14.2 g
- Obverse: portrait of the pope with richly decorated tiara and Latin titulature
- Reverse: extensive Latin historical inscription
4. King Edward IV of England (1461–1483)
- Series: Kings and Queens of England
- Medalist: Jean Dassier
- Original design: circa 1731
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 27.2 g
- Obverse: crowned portrait of King Edward IV
- Reverse: architectural monument with historical depiction and inscription
Technical features:
- Number: 4 medals
- Material: Tin
- Total weight: 68.2 g
- Diameter: circa 37–40 mm, depending on the piece
- Thickness: circa 2–3 mm
- Historical designs: first half of the 18th century
Historical significance and features:
The medals show strong stylistic and iconographic similarities to documented examples of their respective historical series.
The portraits, Latin inscriptions, edge ornamentation, and execution of the reliefs align with known historical medal types.
All four pieces have a dark, time-worn patina and visible age and wear.
The exact manufacturing date of the offered pieces has not been independently established.
Condition:
Well legible and detailed reliefs, dark patina and normal surface and wear. The medals are thin in construction; the Edward IV medal is slightly thicker and heavier than the three papal pieces.
An interesting collection for enthusiasts of historical medal art, papal history, English royal houses, and European numismatics.
All four medals are offered together as one lot.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Collection of 4 historical tin medals – 18th-century medal types – 3 popes and King Edward IV – Lauffer & Jean Dassier
Special collection of four historical tin medals, based on well-known medal types from the first half of the 18th century.
The collection consists of three papal medals from the famous historical series by Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer and a medal of King Edward IV of England, after the design of the renowned medalist Jean Dassier.
1. Pope Saint Sixtus I (117–128)
- Series: Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer, Nuremberg, circa 1712
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 13.0 g
- Obverse: portrait of the pope with Latin inscription
- Reverse: extensive Latin biographical inscription
2. Pope Innocent IV (1243–1254)
- Series: Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer, Nuremberg, circa 1712
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 13.8 g
- Obverse: detailed papal portrait with tiara and richly adorned robe
- Reverse: Latin biographical text in multiple lines
3. Pope Alexander VIII (1689–1691)
- Series: Caspar Gottlieb Lauffer, early 18th century
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 14.2 g
- Obverse: portrait of the pope with richly decorated tiara and Latin titulature
- Reverse: extensive Latin historical inscription
4. King Edward IV of England (1461–1483)
- Series: Kings and Queens of England
- Medalist: Jean Dassier
- Original design: circa 1731
- Material: Tin
- Weight: 27.2 g
- Obverse: crowned portrait of King Edward IV
- Reverse: architectural monument with historical depiction and inscription
Technical features:
- Number: 4 medals
- Material: Tin
- Total weight: 68.2 g
- Diameter: circa 37–40 mm, depending on the piece
- Thickness: circa 2–3 mm
- Historical designs: first half of the 18th century
Historical significance and features:
The medals show strong stylistic and iconographic similarities to documented examples of their respective historical series.
The portraits, Latin inscriptions, edge ornamentation, and execution of the reliefs align with known historical medal types.
All four pieces have a dark, time-worn patina and visible age and wear.
The exact manufacturing date of the offered pieces has not been independently established.
Condition:
Well legible and detailed reliefs, dark patina and normal surface and wear. The medals are thin in construction; the Edward IV medal is slightly thicker and heavier than the three papal pieces.
An interesting collection for enthusiasts of historical medal art, papal history, English royal houses, and European numismatics.
All four medals are offered together as one lot.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Country/province
Germany
Year/period and variation
Ca. 1712–1731 (historische ontwerpen) – 4 tinnen medailles – Sixtus I, Innocentius IV, Alexander
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
4
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