1959 Bronze Medal Society Medalists 60th Issue K. Lane Weems God Made the Beast
Description: A nice large and heavy bronze medal from 1959. This is the Society of Medalists sixtieth issue medal. The medal has the image of a mountain lion in a tree on the obverse. The reverse shows the image of three geese flying with clouds in the background. The medal has a beautiful smooth golden bronze with a light tan patina. patinaed surface. The obverse has the name K. LANE/WEEMS in the lower right below the lion's tail and the characters (c) below it all. The obverse has the legend "GOD MADE THE BEAST" above and below the lion. The reverse has the legend "AND/EVERY WINGED FOWL" along the lower edge. The edge of the medal is marked "The Society of Medalists 60th Issue-November 1959 Kathrine Lane Weems.SC." and "Medallic Art Company N.Y. Bronze". The medal comes in its original box with the original literature that came with it. A great looking and very interesting American art medal to add to your collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1959.
Origin: New York, USA.
Artist: Kathrine Lane Weems.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~188 grams and is ~73 millimeters in diameter.
Maker: Medallic Art Company of New York.
References: Alexander SOM 60.
Marks: Marked "The Society of Medalists 60th Issue-November 1959 Kathrine Lane Weems,SC." and "Medallic Art Company N.Y. Bronze" along the edge of the medal. There is the marking "K. LANE/WEEMS in the lower right below the lion's tail and the characters (c) below it all" below the lion's tail on the obverse.
Condition: The medal is in excellent condition and I would grade it as mint state uncirculated. The medal has no wear with minimum surface marks or scratches. It has what I view as beautiful golden bronze with a nice tan patina. The box is a bit soiled, has the number 60 written on the side of the lid, has breaks along the edges on both the lid and the bottom, but is still together and protecting the medal. The medal is resting on a piece of white felt like material with the literature pamphlet, which is intact, both of which are lightly soiled. A great medal to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the beauty of the piece.
