ROBINEAU & FILS (Paris) - Lot 330

ROBINEAU & FILS (Paris) Award palm made of vermeil (gold over silver). The palm is finely engraved with oak leaves, acorns, and laurel leaves. The base of the palm is adorned with a ribbon bow and a circular medallion bearing the inscription: “A.M.C. de Villers, President—Music Competition, August 5 & 6, 1894—Souvenir.” Marked with a wild boar’s head hallmark and likely the master goldsmith’s hallmark. Max. height: 19.8 cm. Max. width: 6.5 cm. Weight: 20 grams. In its original green canvas case with an orange velvet interior (shows signs of use, with small tears and slits). The case is signed: “ROBINEAU FILS PARIS” for ROBINEAU & Fils, active circa 1851–1905. Case dimensions: 3 x 10.5 x 21 cm.