Baptism medal

Prague, Bohemia, after 1866

Silver. Signed “DETLER” – medallist Franz D. Detler (1785–after 1835) – in the lower section of the scene of an infant’s christening. Set in a filigree frame with a pendant loop. Engraved inscription later added on reverse side: “E. W. / seinem Enkelchen/ 26. 7. 1874.”

Diameter: 8 cm

Markings: hallmarks: Bohemia, Prague (C lion’s head) 750/1000, workmaster’s mark “L. F.” in a rectangle (Ludwig Henri Fournier).

UMP 15787