C1900 Antique Gutenberg French Bronze Medal Medallion L Deschamps Printing Bible
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:37397749 | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
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Presented is an antique c1900 bronze medal by sculptor Leon Deschamps. The medal depicts Gutenberg on one side and his famous printing press on the other. This appears to have been struck in 1900 for the 500th anniversary of Gutenberg’s... birth.
MarksSide marked BRONZEImage signed LEON DESCHAMPS
MeasurementsDiameter about 75mm
ConditionSeems to be in good condition for its age--some areas of discoloration/tarnish as shown in photos. A few minor bumps and nicks along the edges and sides as shown. I know little about grading bronze medallions, so if anything is not clear from my photos & description, please message for further clarification.
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ReturnsAll sales are final unless an item has significant issues not disclosed in the description or photographs. All items are preowned, vintage, or antique, and should be assumed to show acceptable signs of age and gentle use, which can include light tarnish and/or minor surface wear. Notable faults will always be described and photographed in detail. If you’re unclear about anything (including dimensions, color, weight, etc.), please ask before purchase.
ShippingFirst class shipping in the US is always free. International first class shipping starts at $14.75. Insurance included on domestic orders over $200. Additional services are available upon request for an extra charge. We pack carefully and recycle materials whenever possible. Please notify us immediately of any special shipping or packing requests as we ship very promptly.
Make an Offer!We are happy to consider serious and reasonable offers. Lowball offers (e.g. 50% of our listing price) will be declined instantly and we may block offending accounts.
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Presented is an antique c1900 bronze medal by sculptor Leon Deschamps. The medal depicts Gutenberg on one side and his famous printing press on the other. This appears to have been struck in 1900 for the 500th anniversary of Gutenberg’s... birth.
MarksSide marked BRONZEImage signed LEON DESCHAMPS
MeasurementsDiameter about 75mm
ConditionSeems to be in good condition for its age--some areas of discoloration/tarnish as shown in photos. A few minor bumps and nicks along the edges and sides as shown. I know little about grading bronze medallions, so if anything is not clear from my photos & description, please message for further clarification.
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ReturnsAll sales are final unless an item has significant issues not disclosed in the description or photographs. All items are preowned, vintage, or antique, and should be assumed to show acceptable signs of age and gentle use, which can include light tarnish and/or minor surface wear. Notable faults will always be described and photographed in detail. If you’re unclear about anything (including dimensions, color, weight, etc.), please ask before purchase.
ShippingFirst class shipping in the US is always free. International first class shipping starts at $14.75. Insurance included on domestic orders over $200. Additional services are available upon request for an extra charge. We pack carefully and recycle materials whenever possible. Please notify us immediately of any special shipping or packing requests as we ship very promptly.
Make an Offer!We are happy to consider serious and reasonable offers. Lowball offers (e.g. 50% of our listing price) will be declined instantly and we may block offending accounts.
