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1910 Jack Johnson v Jim Jeffries "Mirror of Life" commemorative boxing medallion
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A scarce silver medallion issued by the Mirror of Life publication shortly after the fight in 1910. The medal is high-grade silver and produced of superior craftsmanship (six hallmarks are presented on the reverse). Manufactured by Vaughtons, Letd., goldsmiths and silversmiths in Birmingham, England.
The medal was commissioned by the Mirror of Life, a British magazine published over a 31-year span from 1894-1924 and variously re-titled over that tenure, with the final volumes being Boxing World and the Mirror Life. The medal was available for purchase through the magazine and its quality - and undoubtedly its cost - was indicative of the esteem in which boxing was held in England at the time. On the front it shows bust of the two legendary fighters and the words "Memento of Contest," the date and their names. At the top of the piece is a banner section with "Mirror of Life" set apart with highlighted blue paint. On the reverse it reads "Johnson Won in 14 rounds, 2 Mts 27 Secs."
The medal is in excellent condition for 103 years old. It's the best example we have handled here at BoxArt. Unusually there is only minimal loss to the blue paint, and the imagery & wording on the face remain impressively defined. Accompanied by a presentation box (not original).
The medal was commissioned by the Mirror of Life, a British magazine published over a 31-year span from 1894-1924 and variously re-titled over that tenure, with the final volumes being Boxing World and the Mirror Life. The medal was available for purchase through the magazine and its quality - and undoubtedly its cost - was indicative of the esteem in which boxing was held in England at the time. On the front it shows bust of the two legendary fighters and the words "Memento of Contest," the date and their names. At the top of the piece is a banner section with "Mirror of Life" set apart with highlighted blue paint. On the reverse it reads "Johnson Won in 14 rounds, 2 Mts 27 Secs."
The medal is in excellent condition for 103 years old. It's the best example we have handled here at BoxArt. Unusually there is only minimal loss to the blue paint, and the imagery & wording on the face remain impressively defined. Accompanied by a presentation box (not original).
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