Dated 1901, this 2 1/2" medallion is both transfer printed and hand colored. Probably made by the American Encaustic Tiling Company, of Zanesville, Ohio, this commemorates the "Tri-Annual Louisville, Kentucky Cyrene Commandrey No 10". Black transfer, rust color accents, and traces of gold around the edge. Factory hole at the top. A lot of little glaze nips to the outside edges, both front and back. Crazing line on back. This very unusual medallion is truly a treasure!

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