Description: circa 1826; white metal double-sided medal commemorating the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825; front with Pan and Poseiden representing the joining of the Atlantic Ocean to theGreat Lakes; reverse with eagle and ship and canal start and completion dates, designed by Archibald Robertson (1765-1835) and struck by Charles Cushing Wright (1796-1857), in rare circular woodstorage case, made from wood from the first canal boat, "The Seneca Chief," (on printed label in interior), and a second presentation label to Silas Duncan, medal - 1 3/4 in. Diam.

Condition Report: Medal - patination wear, blemish on edge, case -labels stained, chip on interior lip

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1826 Erie Canal Medal
White Metal, HK-1
In Original Wooden Box

1826 Erie Canal Completion Medal in Original Wooden Box. HK-1, R.6. White metal, 44.4 mm. The medal is unworn and free any from visible marks, but portions are oxidized charcoal-gray. Thefront half of the box has a minor crack repaired with a short strip of modern translucent tape. The reverse of the wooden box exhibits the inked name (possibly a Mr. Knaulan) of the originalrecipient. The first variety in the Hibler-Kappen reference, and rarely encountered with its original box.

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