Alphonse A. Kolb

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Description

The uniface medal bears portraits of John J. Bausch and Henry Lomb, their names on banner below. Around, within beaded border, 75th ANNIVERSARY BAUSCH & LOMB OPTICAL CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y.; under busts, FOUNDERS / 1853 - 1928; signed at right truncation, A.A. KOLB

One of the oldest continually operating companies in the US today, Bausch + Lomb traces its roots to 1853, when John Jacob Bausch, a German immigrant, set up a tiny optical goods shop in Rochester, New York. When he needed more money to keep the business going, Bausch borrowed $60 from his good friend, Henry Lomb. Bausch promised that if the business grew, Lomb would be made a full partner. The business did grow and the partnership was formed.

The circular medal measures 80mm in diameter and was struck in bronze by Bastian Bros. Inc. of Rochester, NY. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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material	Bronze
edge6	BASTIAN BROS. CO.
diameter	80mm
weight	327g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 19:56

Description

This uniface medal bears portraits of George Washington and Gerald Ford; Liberty bell above, fasces below. Around, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / BI-CENTENNIAL; across, G. WASHINGTON - GERALD FORD / 1776 - 1976; signed under truncation of Washington bust, A. KOLB

The circular medal measures 50mm and was struck in bronze, probably by the Metalarts Company of Rochester, New York. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

material	Bronze
edge6
diameter	50.4mm
weight	49.5g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Dec 21, 2017 20:28