1853 Franklin Institute Award Medal. Silver. 50.8 mm. 59.7 grams. Julian AM-17, Greenslet-91. Choice Mint State.Reverse inscribed TO / KURLBAUM & SCHWARTZE / PHILADA. PA. / FOR / PORCELAIN WARE / 1853. Fully reflective dark pearl gray patina accented with electric blue and cerise tones. Housed in a leather and velvet slipcase book-style presentation case.