| Welcome to the Massonnet Medals Collection, a tribute to the exquisite artistry of the renowned French medal designer, Ferdinand Massonnet. Celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship and creative ingenuity, Massonnet’s work represents a unique fusion of history and artistry. Born in France in the early 19th century, Massonnet was a visionary in the world of commemorative medal design, creating pieces that were not only symbols of significant events and achievements but also works of art in their own right. This collection showcases a range of Massonnet’s masterpieces, each telling its own story and capturing a moment in history with elegance and precision. Join us on a journey through time, as we explore the legacy of Ferdinand Massonnet and the enduring beauty of his creations. | ||
 | 1895 COTTON STATES AND INTERNATION EXPOSITION ATLANTA, GA Silver plated, 50 mm diameter Signed: Massonnet – Paris | |
 | 1862 UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON VICTORIA QUEEN AU , 51 mm diameter Signed: Massonnet – Editor A. Bovy engraver A 2 inch (51mm) white metal fete medal with Massonnet Editor on the face and with A. Bovy below the bust left image of the Queen on the reverse. | |
 | VINTAGE MEDAL ITALY GARIBALDI 1860 PRESA DI PALERMO Dated 1860 Marked Ed. Massonnett Figuring the left portrait of Garibaldi 50 mm diameter, weight 54 gr Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian patriot, who served in the army of the Roman Republic in 1849. On its defeat, he fled to the United States, becoming a naturalized citizen. He returned to Italy and in 1859 commanded a corps in the Sardinian army, and in the following year expelled Francis II from Naples, thus defeating the so-called Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. | |
 | PIERRE JEAN de BERANGER France MUSIC POET “Pierre Jean de Beranger, Ne a Paris le 19 Aout 1780, Mort a Paris le 16 Juillet 1857” Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857), french poet, composer and political songs writer Vintage Art french medal… beautiful design signed by Massonnet Edot very Nice condition…Size: 50 milimeters. | |
 | Medal – Massonnet – Victor Emmanuel II – April 1859 Medal designed by Massonnet for Unified Italy in April 1859. Picturing Victor Emmanuel II. Size -2 Inches 5 CM – | |
MASSONNET MEDALS COLLECTION of Robert Fowler
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