Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1856-1857
Object Number:
1857.11
Medium:
Oak
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J. Gordon Bennett Aeronautical Cup Plaquette
Object Number:
1935.83
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Gold
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 8.4 x 6.6 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
Inscription: at lower right of field: "A. AUCOCorfevre"
Stamp: in exergue, at lower left corner: diamond-shaped hallmark
Description:
Gold struck uniface plaquette with rounded upper edge; depicts elaborate aeronautical trophy comprised of draped low pedestal with dirigible emerging from clouds interspersed with laurel branches; flying winged female figure of Fame holding burning torch at upper left; inscription above: "COUPE AERONAUTIQUE/J. GORDON BENNETT"; inscription engraved in exergue: "Allan R. Hawley/America II . 17 October 1910/1884 Ktres en 44 heures 25."
Credit Line:
Gift of Allan R. Hawley
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
