- Author : Claude Gondard
- Mintage : 1000 copies numbered on the edge
- Original medal dates from 1986
Obverse : is an overview of the ship sailing the seas.
Reverse : is a graphical interpretation of the details of the ship, richly decorated.
SKU
100112924900P0
Major French Vessels Royal Sun medal - Bronze 68 mm
€95.00
| Diameter | 68 mm |
|---|---|
| Metal | FLORENTINE BRONZE |
| Weight | 175 g |
| Mintage | 1000 |
Author : Claude Gondard
Mintage : 1000 copies numbered on the edge
Original medal dates from 1986
Obverse : is an overview of the ship sailing the seas.
Reverse : is a graphical interpretation of the details of the ship, richly decorated.
€95.00
Description
Our craftman
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THE MEDAL MINTER
The medal minter transforms a blank into a medal, alternating between striking to bring out the relief and annealing to return the metal to a more malleable state. The blank is struck as many times as necessary, depending on the diameter, depth and detail of the engraving. Finally, surface treatments are applied to enhance the finished piece
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THE ENGRAVER
Trained at the best schools, they have the years of experience behind them necessary to master all aspects of the craft. Using industrial oil-based modelling clay and working from a design executed freehand or with CAD software, they skilfully fashion a low relief model in order to enhance the engraving and the way it catches the light. They work alternately with concave and convex plaster moulds until satisfied they have achieved the best 3D rendering of the design.