Medals Related to Kansas City, Missouri

Description

The paperweight's obverse bears two sculptures of native Americans on horseback as well as a monument at the bottom. Across, PRESENTED / TO / KARL T. KLOCK, JR. / OUR DISTINGUISHED GUEST / BY / KANSAS CITY MISSOURI / APRIL 10 - 1957

The reverse bears maker's mark GREEN K.C.

While certainly not one of the artistic highlights of American medallic art, this is the only heart-shaped medal I have in my collection. Just for that reason I wanted to include it here. I also found the life story of Karl T. Klock, which makes the medal more interesting, at least to me.

The paperweight was manufactured by Green of Kansas City. No mintage is reported.

Medal Details

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edge6
dimensions	72.7mm x 70.6mm
weight	188.6g
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:33

Description

The medal's obverse bears eagle atop globe born by two nude men, clouds and sun rays behind. Around upper half, NEW-YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; in exergue, MDCCCXLV - MDCCCCV / APRIL TWELFTH; at right, J K DAVISON'S SONS.

The medal's reverse bears four medal images bearing company presidents over wreath around central medal image. From right, JAS.DeP.OGDEN 1845-1847; A.M.MERCHANT 1847-1848; MORRIS FRANKLIN 1848-1885; WM.H.BEERS 1885-1892; JOHN A. MCCALL 1892.

The medal's obverse at least borrows from August St. Gaudens' sculpture on top of the Kansas City headquarters of New York Life Insurance Company. The designer and sculptor of this medal are not known to me and any information would be appreciated.

This medal measures 76mm (3in) in diameter. It was struck by J.K. Davison's and Sons of Philadelphia.

Medal Details

material	Bronze
edge6
mintage	unknown

Last modified: Oct 26, 2017 16:42