France. Second Empire – Jeton d’entrée Hippodrome et...

Rare and interesting admission token for the Hippodrome and Soullier Circus, dating from the Second Empire, in copper, signed H. Smith. Obverse: Rider on horseback at a gallop. Legend: HIPODROME ET CIRQUE Exergue: SOULLIER Signature under the exergue: H. SMITH. BIRM. Reverse: Central inscription: THIRD, indicating presumably a seating or access category. Decoration composed of crescents and stars. This token belongs to the series of tokens linked to the Soullier Circus, a Parisian show venue of the 19th century. Louis Soullier was an important figure in the world of circus and equestrian performances under the Second Empire. One specimen of the same type is kept at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, which allows for precise identification of this issue. Specimen sought by collectors of: - historical tokens - exonumia - shows and circuses - Paris and the Second Empire Specifications Country: France Period: Second Empire / 19th century Type: admission token / token Metal: copper Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 8.6 g Engraver / manufacturer: H. Smith (Birmingham) Condition Beautiful old specimen with natural brown-red patina. Reliefs still well visible and legends legible. Presence of scratches, wear, and small signs of handling, in keeping with the age of the object. No hole or mounting visible. The photographs are an integral part of the description. Please examine them carefully to form your own opinion on the condition.

Estimate:£0.83

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