1901 Dated Rare Tiffany + Co. New England Society in New York City Medal

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Mar 20, 2021

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  Post Civil War
  1901 Tiffany & Co. New England Society in NYC Medal
  1901 Dated, Tiffany & Co. New England Society in New York City Medal, Extremely Fine
  This Silver (or Silvered Bronze) New England Society, In the City of New York Medal was awarded to Allen S. Apgar, a former Union Captain who went on to head the Merchants and Mariners Bank. This medal is dated December 23, 1901 and was struck on the occasion of the 96th Annual Festival. It measures 1.25" across and is attached to a slightly faded pink and white ribbon. Its integral pinback is fully intact. An Internet search failed to find another example like this. We've seen numerous examples of the more ornate, gold-gilt NESI-NYC medals of the late 19th century, so this must be considerably more rare, plus it is the first we have offered.
  The New England Society in the City of New York (NES) was founded on May 6, 1805, and is one of the oldest social and charitable organizations in the United States. Established to promote "friendship, charity, and mutual assistance" among and on behalf of New Englanders living in New York, NES celebrates New England heritage through philanthropic outreach, social events and cultural activities.
  Our charitable focus is education. The NES Scholarship Program assists New York City students at New England colleges and universities. Another signature program is the annual New England Society Book Awards, which recognize books of merit that honor New England and its culture.
  When the New England Society was founded, Thomas Jefferson was President and the population of New York was 75,770. In the decades following the American Revolution, there was a major migration of New Englanders to New York. Original founders and members of NES were inspired to band together by a love for their native New England and a desire to maintain its traditions and promote its culture.
  Since our founding, our members have included notable individuals from law, politics, finance, industry, journalism, education, the arts and philanthropy. Many early members were involved in shaping and building New York City, from Horace Greeley, editor, writer and founder of the New York Tribune, to architect Richard Morris Hunt, who designed many city mansions and institutions.
  NES leaders included titans of banking and industry, such as financier and philanthropist J.P. Morgan (26th president), Moses Grinnell, builder of the world's fastest clipper ship (8th president), and William E. Dodge, Jr., co-founder of one of the largest copper mining companies in the world (31st president).
  The first Annual Dinner was held on December 21, 1805, at the City Hotel on Broadway with 154 Members in attendance. A tradition began that evening of inviting well-known personalities of the day to attend the Dinner and deliver addresses of interest to NES members. A review of the roster of speakers who attended these Annual Dinners reflects the American historical narrative: from Commander Stephen Decatur, War of 1812 hero, and statesman Daniel Webster, to Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens). Fortunately, many of these orations are preserved in the NES Archives, including Mark Twain's speech, The Weather of New England.
  Another tradition that began on that festive December 21st evening was that of fine dining and toasts. At that first Annual Dinner, 18 toasts were made with acknowledgement and thanks to New England, the City of Leyden, the State of New York, John Winthrop, John Smith and George Washington, among others.
  NES also has a long, distinguished history of helping those in need. As early as 1806, we started a robust philanthropic program that encompassed social services such as distributing firewood for cooking and heating to those in need, providing annuities to impoverished widows and funding special projects created by inventive New England minds.
  Over the years, NES also responded to those suffering from natural disasters, providing funds for relief in the wake of the severe Vermont floods in 1927. In 1945, NES focused its philanthropic outreach on education and launched the College Students' Loaning Fund which provided emergency loans to students at New England colleges and universities. Over 75,000 students received loans during the program's 45-year period.
  In 1953, we expanded our educational outreach and launched the NES Scholarship Program to help fund New York City students attending colleges and universities in New England. NES scholarships reduce student loan liability, lend confidence and provide a sense of achievement to deserving young scholars. Though our charitable initiatives have evolved over time, the underlying mission of assistance
  
  Our Auction Contents:
  
  Black History & Slavery: (Lots 1 - 63)
  Abraham Lincoln Related: (Lots 64 - 74)
  Historic Autographs: (Lots 75 - 235)
  Colonial America: (Lots 236 - 261)
  Revolutionary War: (Lots 262 - 304)
  George Washington Related: (Lots 305 - 306)
  Early American Guns & Weapons: (Lots 307 - 318)
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