The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

AUSTRIA, Enthüllung des Siebenbrünnens, Vienna [Unveiling of the Siebenbrünnen Fountain System], 1905, a uniface nickel-silver plaque by Brüder Schneider, elevation of the system, water issuing from seven fountains bearing the seal images of the seven city suburbs, figure of Vindobona enthroned on pedestal at centre above plaque bearing bust of Karl Lueger, back impressed brüder schneider wien, 80 x 60mm, 126.60g (Wurzb. 9457; cf. Frühwald 94, 251). Very fine £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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The Siebenbrunnen fountain system, erected to commemorate the 60th birthday of the local mayor, Dr Karl Lueger (1844-1910), was opened on 22 October 1904 and a ball was held to mark the event on 26 January 1905. An analysis of the metal content of the medal is sold with it.