19th century Sweden Industrialist Medal Carl Gerhard Bolinder and Jean Bolinder Swedish Medallist Lea Ahlborn
This medallion commemorates Carl Gerhard Bolinder and Jean Bolinder, notable Swedish industrialists of the 19th century.
Obverse: The obverse side features detailed profile portraits of Carl Gerhard Bolinder and Jean Bolinder, with their names inscribed around the edge: "CARL GERHARD BOLINDER * JEAN BOLINDER." The intricate detailing of the portraits reflects the high-quality craftsmanship of the period.
Obverse legend: CARL GERHARD BOLINDER * JEAN BOLINDER.
Reverse: The reverse side of the medallion depicts an allegorical scene symbolizing industry and collaboration. A figure representing Industry, holding a cogwheel, is working alongside a figure symbolizing Prosperity, who is holding a wreath. The inscription around the edge reads: "TILL MINNET AF BRÖDERS DUGANDE SAMVERKAN," which translates to "In Memory of Brothers' Effective Cooperation."
Reverse legend: TILL MINNET AF BRÖDERS DUGANDE SAMVERKAN
Edge: plain
Country: Sweden
Year: 19th century
Metal: Bronze
Weight ±: 64.5 g.
Diameter ±: 52 mm
Carl Gerhard Bolinder, born September 24, 1818 in Vaksala east of Uppsala, died May 21, 1892 in Stockholm, was a Swedish industrialist.
Jean Bolinder, born September 12, 1813 in Vaksala east of Uppsala, died March 8, 1899 in Stockholm, was a Swedish engineer and industrialist.
Medallists: Lea Fredrika Ahlborn (18 February 1826 – 13 November 1897) was a famous Swedish artist and medallist. She was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and the first woman to be appointed royal printmaker.
This medallion is a significant piece for collectors of historical and industrial memorabilia, as well as those interested in Swedish history.
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