Description: Antique 1912 Boston Athletic Association 10K solid gold High Jump medal. Among the nation's oldest athletic clubs, the Boston Athletic Association was established on March 15, 1887 under its first president, Robert F. Clark, and with the support of George Walker Weld and other leading sports enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and politicians of the day. According to Article II of its 1890 Yearbook Constitution, their objective was to "encourage all manly sports and promote physical culture." The B.A.A. clubhouse on the corner of Exeter and Boylston Streets in Boston's Back Bay was completed in 1888, on the present-day site of the 1970s-era expansion of the Boston Public Library. In addition to such facilities as a gymnasium, bowling alley, billiard hall, Turkish baths and tennis courts, the Association also owned a shooting range and a country club(Wikpedia). The medal is in good condition. The back is engraved Feb.24,1912, High Jump. It is also stamped solid gold and Dieges & Clust, Boston. The medal is 1 1/4" diameter and weighs 16.5 grams. It has been professionally tested and is fully guaranteed to be at least 10K in content. Please enlarge all pics for best details. Great collectible from Beantown.
Price: 825 USD
Location: Hockessin, Delaware
End Time: 2024-09-27T15:34:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Type: Medal
Organization: Boston Athletic Association
Year: 1912
Signed: yes
