1905 Lake George, New York Regatta Association Award Badge. Gold. 80 mm x 52 mm overall. By Victor D. Brenner. Smedley-47, var. About Uncirculated. strongObv:/strong A beaver, sitting up on its hind legs, above the inscription LAKE GEORGE REGATTA ASSOCIATION and conjoined busts of a Native American and a Jesuit missionary. Below the busts is an area inscribed AWARDED TO / FRED K. WILSON. Brenners signature V.D. BRENNER is at the right edge.strong Rev:/strong Engraved 1ST PRIZE / GENTLEMENS DOUBLES / 1905, stamped R. STOLL N.Y. / SOLID GOLD at the bottom. The term "solid gold" on items like this is understood to be of at least 10K fineness. The medal is suspended by gold chains from a crossed paddle pinback hanger, which is not signed. The hanger is also equipped with a bar to which a ribbon was usually attached, but which is no longer present. This handsome piece is finished in an antiqued rustic gold patina on the obverse, but in brighter yellow gold tones on the reverse and hanger. One of the more obscure of Brenners works, and a find for the specialized collector. From the Richard Jewell Collection.
