Pair Of Large Bourbon Medals – Ferdinand Ii, Kingdom Of Naples And The Two Sicilies – He
For sale: a pair of important Italian medals from the Kingdom of Naples and the Two Sicilies, produced during the reign of Ferdinand II of Bourbon.
The first medal commemorates the inauguration of the electric telegraph, a work signed by Luigi Arnaud, dated 1852, Naples.
The second medal is a tribute to Queen Maria Theresa of Austria, also created by Luigi Arnaud, dated 1858, Naples.
These are two large-format examples of considerable historical interest, linked to 19th-century Neapolitan medal production and Bourbon patronage.
Details:
Medal for the inauguration of the electric telegraph
Luigi Arnaud
Naples, 1852
Metal
Diameter: 147 mm
Medal in honor of Queen Maria Theresa of Austria
Luigi Arnaud
Naples, 1858
Metal
Diameter: 147 mm
Condition as shown in the photo. Any signs of wear are consistent with the era and the nature of the objects.
Ideal for collectors of historical medals, Bourbon numismatics, the history of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and 19th-century Italian medal art.
Period: 17th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Metal
Reference (ID): 1774495
Availability: In stock
