Historical and Art Medals

France, c. 1900. France. "L'Apprenti" (The Apprentice), a bronze prize medal by A. Charpentier for Arthus-Bertrand, young man at a lathe, reverse wreath, un-named, 50mm (cf. PBE 157 for obverse; BDM VII, 177 for obverse). Extremely fine; in blue fitted case

The obverse design has been variously termed "LApprenti", "La Forge", or simply "Métallurgiste". This particular prize medal was authorised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Agen, Lot-etGaronne. Obverse only illustated