Judaica / Zionism - Venice / France - M. Jesurum & Cie Souvenir Medal, Paris Exposition 1889, Venetian Lace and ...

Judaica / Zionism - Venice / France - M. Jesurum & Cie Souvenir Medal, Paris Exposition 1889, Venetian Lace and Embroidery Manufacturer, Mezzaroba 325 Souvenir medal issued for M. Jesurum & Cie of Venice in connection with its participation in the 1889 Paris Exposition. Founded in Venice by Michelangelo Jesurum, the company specialized in lace and embroidery and became an important Venetian manufacturer in the field. This medal is documented by the Musée Carnavalet in Paris and in numismatic references as an 1889 Paris Exposition issue. Obverse: Winged Lion of Saint Mark, the traditional emblem of Venice, holding an open book. Surrounding inscription: "M. JESURUM & CIE - VENISE" Below: "SOUVENIR" Reverse: "SOUVENIR DE L'EXPOSITION DE PARIS" At center: "MANUFACTURES DE DENTELLES ET BRODERIES" "M. JESURUM & CIE" "VENISE" Below: "1889"