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Columbian Exposition medal - electrotypes
RogerB
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Does anyone happen to have good photos of the 2-inch or 3-inch electrotypes of the Columbia Exposition medals by Saint-Gaudens/Barber?
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RogerB
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Run a search on their site, many links
Downloadable... https://www.nps.gov/media/photo/gallery.htm?id=28632F91-155D-451F-67F8E52A31A2C7DA
The electrotypes were not made by or for Saint-Gaudens, so there is nothing on the NPS SGNHS site that is relevant. I examined all the original plasters, etc. a decade ago as part of research for the book "Renaissance of American Coinage 1905-1908."
I am searching for any of the US Mint approved electrotypes that were made by American Type Founders, Co. of Philadelphia in 2-inch or 3-inch sizes. These were uniface and cost $2 and $3 respectively. For example, the Kimball Piano Company was authorized to buy 50 of each size on December 11, 1895.
I had never heard of these. This may be a 3'' example here.
Unfortunately there isn't a photo of the reverse. However, the seller describes it as "Cast bronze with the reverse lead filled. A nut and screw are in the center for mounting to a plaque or some other backing."
Hope this helps.
Thanks! That matches the general description and is consistent with contemporary advertising usage.
Old thread alert!
While searching for electrotype information on the boards, I ran across this thread.
There is a pair (obv & rev) of these electrotypes in an upcoming Stacks-Bowers auction. Too bad RogerB isn't here any longer, if he is even still interested.
I wonder if these meet his criteria as "US Mint approved"?
I really wish Roger would come back.... He was a great contributor. Cheers, RickO