A stunning high relief bronze ABRAHAM LINCOLN presentation medal, created in the early 20th century for the Illinois Watch Company and presented to the winners of the 'LIncoln Essay Contest' from 1924-1928. It was designed by DOUGLAS VOLK for WHITEHEAD and HOAG. This medal was presented on February 27, 1926, to the winner of the contest [named]. It includes its' original fitted presentation case in pebbled black leather [silk interior]. Medal is 2 3/4" in diameter, solid bronze so has good weight. Even patina to surface. A rare and highly collectible medal, that commands into the hundreds in this condition.
Very Good
Coins & Stamps, Other
18%
WHERE TO PICK UP:
HERITAGE LEGACY AUCTION, LLC
North Haven, Connecticut 06473
(Winning Bidders Will Be Given Full Address VIA EMAIL)
Sunday, 10/6, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
IMPORTANT- SHIPPING details are located in the 'special instructions' section of the auction, located at the top of the opening page [to the left, several paragraphs]. Please follow the prompts, all in CAPITAL letters.
LOCATION- We are located BEHIND KING's Acres Plaza on State Street in North Haven, CT. Please drive BEHIND the street level plaza, to a separate commercial building. 4th door down, concentric circles on the door, American flag waving out front, gray van parked by the entrance.
PLEASE NOTE- Items that state NO SHIPPING in the title require pick up or use of a 3rd party shipper. NO SHIPPING IN HOUSE. 3rd party shipper for large items- Village Express, Branford, CT- 203-481-7426. We recommend calling them for a quote prior to placing a bid.
ALTERNATE PICK UP & SHIPPING:
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS HERE- Shipping is available for winning bidders that live too far away to pick up in person during the allotted window. If you live several towns over from our pick-up location in North Haven, CT, please pick your winnings up. We only ship SMALLER/MANAGEABLE items, no larger than what can fit in a USPS Large Flat Rate Box [or close thereto]. Items too large to ship will state NO SHIPPING in the listing title. For larger parcels, we recommend a 3rd party shipper: Village Express, Branford, CT- [203] 481-7426
Shipping invoice is separate the winnings invoice, collected after the fact by auction manager Marco. We accept PAYPAL or CHECK/MONEY ORDER only [NO Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp or Credit Card on file]. Payment and arrangements must be made within 5 days of auction close- Friday, October 4, 2024. No shipping requests after the auction pick-up date accepted [pick up is October 5, 2024]. Failure to make shipping arrangements or pick up your item during the allotted window will result in forfeiture/relinquishment of winnings. We have tried to accommodate buyers in the past but ended up spending days/weeks thereafter continually making arrangements, just to be blown off. We are not a storage facility, so please follow the shipping rules.
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