Have you ever searched for one thing, and..................

[cpm9ball]

..........quite by surprise, you found something else that you didn't even know existed?

 

I'm sure all of you have received those e-mails from eBay reminding you of "watched" items, and they usually include a list of "similar" items. About three weeks ago there was one in particular that I received. I noted the current bids on the "watched" item and then scrolled down to see what other goodies might be listed. I opened the listing on a medal, but decided after closer inspection that it wasn't worthwhile. Out of curiosity, though, I opened the list of the sellers other items, and there it was. I put it on my "watch" list, and when the auction ended with no bids, I sent an offer to the seller for his opening bid. He accepted, and I just received it today from France!

 

I'm sure most of you have already seen my 1864 50th Anniversary Medal of the reunion of the Geneva Canton with the Swiss Confederation. It's a beautiful copper medal in a rich chocolate brown patina. It almost reminds you of a Hershey's bar except that all of the high points of the devices are beautifully toned an irridescent blue on both sides. It's gorgeous!

 

Today, I now have her sister, but I never knew that it was also struck in bronze. When I saw the copper specimen at FUN a couple of years ago, I paid $160 for it. The bronze specimen that I got today cost me..................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$23.00 including shipping!

 

It needs some conservation and there is a small hit on the reverse rim near 6 o'clock, but I love it, too!

 

Chris

[Just Bob]

I love it when that happens! Way to go! (thumbs u

[michael]

all the time.............................

 

now you have the brother and sister together make sure you keep them in separate boxes though...........................................

[EZ_E]

Is that what's call serendipity?

 

Beautiful design! Obviously, the copper is a much better specimen.

[cpm9ball]

See what I mean, Victor?

 

Chris

[physics-fan3.14]

See what I mean, Victor?

 

Chris

 

What do you mean?

[rbrown4]

Excellent find Chris, I did the same with a Berlin Railway Medal. Always a nice surprise. Very nice looking medals.

 

Rey

[cpm9ball]

Well, Rey, since nobody is around, why don't we bring up some old threads from a couple years ago? That would give everyone some reading when they get back.

 

Chris