Stock No. 3120	French silver rowing medal
Beautifully modelled silver late19th century French rowing prize medal, awarded at the Nautical Circle of Croisset 1888 Regattas. Medallist: F. Vernon. This medal was given by Mr. J. E. Prenez, engineer and Honourable President of the Circle. The medal is circular and has a fixed suspension ring at the top. This ring is stamped on one side with a French hallmark. The two sides of the medal were made separately and by a different hand and then rivetted together. Obverse: Male figure rowing in a boat in the foreground on choppy water. In the background, a boat of four and a boat of eight rowers, each with a cox, rowing in different directions. In the far distance are trees and the outlines of what are possibly buildings. Signed in the exergue: F. VERNON. Reverse: Engraved around the inside of the rim: CERCLE NAUTIQUE DE CROISSET REGATES DE 1888. In the centre, within a wreath of fruited laurel leaves: OFFERTE/ PAR/ Mr. J.E. PRENEZ/ INGENIEUR/ President d'Honneur du Cercle. In the centre, beneath the wreath, signed ROBINEAU PARIS. Two rivet marks on either side of the wreath. Maker :- F. Vernon

Condition :-Extremely Fine
Circa :- 1888
Size :- 2.4 inches (60.96 mm) diameter
F. Vernon was a jeweller as well as a medallist and although he was not related to Jean Vernon, this medal illustrates his considerable skill.

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