02-22-200402-22-2004
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2230Boston
February 22, 2004 11:00 AMCalender
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Engraved Harvard Natural History Society Silver Medallion

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$388$330
Auction: Sale #2230 - 2230Location: BostonDate / Time: February 22, 2004 11:00AM

Description:

Engraved Harvard Natural History Society Silver Medallion, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1837, one side of the oval medallion centered with an applied symbol of the All-Seeing Eye in relief and engraved "HARVARD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY," "Jonathan Dorr 1837"; the other side centered with an applied cornucopia in relief and the Latin words "DIVES OPIS NATURA SUAE," (rich, abundance, nature, gratifying),both sides engraved with zigzag and scalloped borders, dia. 2 in.
Estimate $200-300

Keywords

Cambridge, HARVARD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY, Jonathan Dorr, Massachusetts