Belgian Silvered Bronze Medal, Province of Liège – Concours de l'Espèce Bovine, I. Maréchal, c. 1900 (38 Grams)

$165.00
A substantial Belgian agricultural prize medal issued in connection with a cattle competition in the Province of Liège, Belgium. The medal bears the inscription “PROVINCE DE LIÈGE / CONCOURS DE L'ESPÈCE BOVINE,” identifying it as an award associated with a competition devoted to cattle breeding and livestock. The finely rendered bovine imagery and surrounding laurel wreath emphasize its function as a formal agricultural prize. The medal is signed I. Maréchal, a Liège medallist whose work includes other medals commemorating local events and organizations. The exact medal is documented in a Belgian auction catalog as a “Concours de l'espèce bovine” medal by I. Maréchal, confirming both the attribution and Liège association. Executed in silvered bronze, the 51 mm medal has considerable presence and a handsome period appearance. Its subject is particularly evocative of the importance of agricultural exhibitions and organized livestock breeding in Belgium during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dimensions: 51 mm diameter Weight: 38 grams Material: Silvered bronze Maker: I. Maréchal Origin: Province of Liège, Belgium Subject: Cattle / agricultural competition Date: Circa 1890–1910 Condition: Good antique condition, with age-appropriate wear to the silvered surface and attractive patination. Check out some of my other vintage items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=5397089 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
A substantial Belgian agricultural prize medal issued in connection with a cattle competition in the Province of Liège, Belgium. The medal bears the inscription “PROVINCE DE LIÈGE / CONCOURS DE L'ESPÈCE BOVINE,” identifying it as an award associated with a competition devoted to cattle breeding and livestock. The finely rendered bovine imagery and surrounding laurel wreath emphasize its function as a formal agricultural prize. The medal is signed I. Maréchal, a Liège medallist whose work includes other medals commemorating local events and organizations. The exact medal is documented in a Belgian auction catalog as a “Concours de l'espèce bovine” medal by I. Maréchal, confirming both the attribution and Liège association. Executed in silvered bronze, the 51 mm medal has considerable presence and a handsome period appearance. Its subject is particularly evocative of the importance of agricultural exhibitions and organized livestock breeding in Belgium during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dimensions: 51 mm diameter Weight: 38 grams Material: Silvered bronze Maker: I. Maréchal Origin: Province of Liège, Belgium Subject: Cattle / agricultural competition Date: Circa 1890–1910 Condition: Good antique condition, with age-appropriate wear to the silvered surface and attractive patination. Check out some of my other vintage items here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=5397089 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP