Lot 5621

1841 - Monumental engraved prize medal for the concours of the Société Mélophile-Solo in Termonde, won by 'Euterpe' from Gent - Obv. Music instruments within wreath and legend 'Société Solo de Termonde / Concours 1841', all within ornamental border / Rev. Inscription 'Choeur 2me Prix à la Ville de Gand. / (SOCIÉTÉ D'EUTERPE)' in ornamental border - silver 61 mm (hollow) with suspension loop and 79 cm silver chain - 64,14 gram - aXF - NB At this third Solo concours in Termonde, Euterpe won the second prize in the Cities category, see Aug. Thys (1853) p.88