FRANCE. Ascent to the Top of the Eiffel Tower Souvenir Bronze Medal, ND (ca. 1900). EXTREMELY FINE. Unsigned. 41mm. Obverse: Three ironworkers aloft, assembling the tower; Reverse: View of the top of the tower with city view in background below, legend in top perimeter and field. Edge: Triangle and "BRONZE". The elevators that carried tourists to the top of the tower were a novel engineering feat at the time of the towers opening in 1889. A charming medal that resonates with anyone who has made the 300 meter vertical trip. <strong>To view all items from the PHG Collection click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=From+the+PHG+Collection&limit=96&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the PHG Collection.
