Bidspirit auction | Louis-Oscar Roty, French 18K Gold

Louis-Oscar Roty, French 18K Gold Presentation Medal to E. Virgil Neal - Louis-Oscar Roty (French, 1846-1911), 18K gold presentation medal, 56.9g. French hallmark at edge, tests as 18K gold. Obverse inscribed ”REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE” and signed ”O. ROTY.” Reverse with oak and laurel wreath, inscribed ”ASSOCIATION AMICALE ET DE PREVOYANCE DE LA PREFECTURE DE POLICE, ” and engraved at center ”M. VIRGIL NEAL.” Apparently presented to Ewing Virgil Neal (1868-1949), an American businessman and cosmetics manufacturer who made a substantial fortune through the Tokalon company and later became a prominent resident and benefactor in France. Neal was known for philanthropic activity in Nice and was later appointed an Officer of the French Legion of Honour. Approximately 46.0mm. ALL CREDIT CARDS WILL BE MANUALLY VERIFIED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. PLEASE NOTE: Winning bidders are not required to use the LiveShipping option. Clark's works with the following independent shippers: Auction Pack: auctionpack@comcast.net, (510) 420-1171; Santa Cruz UPS Store: store1128@theupsstore.com, (831) 426-5762; Pak Mail: us148@pakmail.com, (415) 472-2533. Clark's provides in-house shipping for jewelry, silver, and military medals.