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1874-Dated, Matched Pair of Two Award Medals, Awarded to John Shillito & Co. being an Encased Postag

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1874-Dated, Matched Pair of Two Award Medals, Awarded to John Shillito & Co. being an Encased Postag
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400.00USD+ buyer's premium (80.00)
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Lot: 7061
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Title: 1874-Dated, Matched Pair of Two Award Medals, Awarded to John Shillito & Co. being an Encased Postage Stamp Merchant, (1) Silver & (1) Copper, Choice Extremely Fine.
Description: The Cincinnati Industrial Exposition was held by the Ohio Mechanics Institute, Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade. These two special medals were both Hand Engraved as a Matched Set. This pair of 1874 special Award Medals are engraved and presented to “John Shillito & Co.” The Silver medal is awarded for “Display of Laces - 1874” and the Copper for “Rugs and Ottomans - 1874”. Both Award medals are nice in condition appearing to have been lightly cleaned long ago. A unique Pair of matched medals being the first we have ever encountered for this Encased Postage Stamp merchant. (2 medals).
Low Estimate: 600
High Estimate: 800
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