BELA LYON PRATT (1867-1917)

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BELA LYON PRATT (1867-1917)

'Lux et Veritas', A Commemorative Medal for Yale University

inscribed on the obverse LVX ET VERITAS and B.L. PRATT, inscribed on the reverse VNIVERSITAS YALENSIS A.D.MDCCCCI CONCELEBRAT COLLEGIVM YALENSE A.D.MDCCI.CONDITVM and stamped on the side TIFFANY & CO
2¾in. (7cm.) diameter, brown patina

Lot Essay

Pratt created the present medal for Yale University's 1901 bicentennial celebration.