Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Germany, Pflege der Photographie und Verwandter Künste, Frankfurt [Care of Photography and Related Arts], 1900, a silver award medal by W. Schwind and F. Wiedmann, female with camera, rev. legend and wreath, named (Otto Pfenniger, Suisse), 51mm. Matt surface, extremely fine, a rare and important association item; in case of issue
£100-150

Otto Pfenniger (1855-1929) was a founding member of the Swiss Photographers Association in 1886 and a pioneer of colour photography. He was active as a professional photographer in England from the late 1890s and had a photographic portrait studio at 79 West street, Brighton