UNITED STATES: AE medal (82.85g), 1882, 51mm unsigned bronze award medal by The American Institute, New York by Moritz Fürst, Liberty seated left next to American eagle on shield, holding pole with Liberty cap in left hand and laurel wreath extended out with right hand, with symbols of arts and commerce all around with THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE above and NEW YORK in exergue // "THE MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE / AWARDED / TO / (engraved cursive script) Reed & Co. / for / Tools. / 1882." all within laurel wreath, glossy brown color, plain edge, AU. The American Institute of the City of New York was incorporated on May 2, 1829.

Estimate: USD 120 - 160