John Paul Jones Medal-Longines Symphonette 36.2 Grams .999 Antique Silver

Description: Up for saleNice Raised Details John Paul Jones Medal1779"I Have Not Begun To Fight" by Longines Symphonette 36.2 Grams .999 Antique SilverMarked on Edge John Paul Jones (born John Paul; July 6, 1747 – July 18, 1792) was a Scottish American naval captain who was a naval commander in the American Revolutionary War. Often called the "Father of the American Navy", a title sometimes also credited to John Barry, John Adams, and sometimes Joshua Humphreys, Jones is highly regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in the history of the United States. These medallions have nice raised details Longines is a watchmaker that sponsored a classical orchestra radio show in the 1940s called the Longines Symphonette. There were several different collections of silver medals made in the 1970's to cross-promote the radio show and the Longines watch brand. This collection was produced along with Wittnauer Precious Metals Guild. This medal comes from a series of 40 medals. These were sold in complete sets, or in little red boxes that held two medals each. The boxes were labeled The Wittnauer Precious Metal Guild / Symphonette Square, Larchmont, N.Y. 10538 / Makers of Fine Medallic Art. I combine shipping if more than one item is won. I will try to update your invoice within 12 hours of auction close. If you do not receive a combined invoice just email me.

Price: 45.88 USD

Location: Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-08-08T22:29:11.000Z

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