1849 Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York Medal. By George Hampden Lovett. Silver. About Uncirculated, Hairlines. 51.1 mm. 1.56 troy ounces, XRF tested as .999 fine. Obv: Sailing ship foundering in storm, House of Refuge on shore dispatches rescuers in life boat while others fire a lifeline from a Lyle Gun on the beach. Rev: Oak wreath at border, inscription VITA FELICIBUS AUSIS SERVATA above. Engraved at center PRESENTED TO / GEORGE CAMPBELL / OF STEAMSHIP TAURIC / IN RECOGNITION OF HIS / COURAGE AND HUMANITY IN / MANNING, WITH OTHER SEAMEN / THE BOAT WHICH RESCUED FOURTEEN / PERSONS FROM THE FOUNDERING / SHIP PIALTO IN MID / ATLANTIC OCEAN / FEBRUARY 10TH 1895.Quite attractive with light handling marks, most notable in the obverse open field. The peripheries retain the original prooflike finish and are toned with colorful iridescence.
