French Academy Of Inventors (Not What It Seems)!!

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BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 07/27/2012 10:15 am This large French medal (50+mm across by 4mm thick) is in a custom velvet-lined red box. I was surprised to learn that there IS NO SUCH ACADEMY - "AcadÃ©mie Parisienne des Inventeurs Industriels et Exposants was a scam run by one E. Boettcher in Paris, France, in the 1890s. He would write to patent holders in various European countries (including at least Britain, Norway, and Germany) to inform them that they had been considered for the title of honorary and awarded corresponding member of the (so-called) academy and would receive a diploma and gold medal, provided they posted 30 francs for the diploma and 15 francs for the medal, plus 2 francs postage and 12 francs for a pair of clichÃ©s". (from Wikipedia) Edited by BillSnyder 07/27/2012 6:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Pertinax Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2135 Posts	Posted 07/28/2012 2:12 pm Even if it was a scam, it's a very nice medallion. Is it made of brass or gold ? Charles Marey was a sculptor for a number of very attractive medallions. Have you found out anything about the 'recipient', A D Wurts ? Report this Post to the Staff
tzarmarko Pillar of the Community 614 Posts	Posted 07/28/2012 2:26 pm A. J. Wurts was an American electrical engineer who filed for many patents for objects relating to electrical circuits. Report this Post to the Staff
BillSnyder Pillar of the Community 778 Posts	Posted 07/28/2012 2:57 pm to Pertinax - Thank you for the information about Charles Marey. His work is indeed beautiful! Alas, it is brass. to Tsarmarko - And thank YOU for identifying the inventor A.J. Wurtz and his nationality! Bill Report this Post to the Staff
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