France Médaille d'or Aucher Frères Copper Plated Medallion

This medal bears an obverse featuring a circular legend in four lines, framed by an oak and laurel wreath. The Latin inscription reads:

LONDRES ✿ PARIS
SYDNEY ✿ MELBOURNE
MEDAILLES
D'OR
AUCHER FRÈRES

The reverse is blank, and the edge is plain. Aucher Frères was a Parisian upright piano manufacturer, founded in 1843 by M. Aucher père and transferred to his sons in 1854. Medals such as this were likely awarded at international exhibitions or competitions, celebrating the company’s achievements and presence in major cities including London, Paris, Sydney, and Melbourne. It highlights the global reach of 19th-century French piano makers and serves as a small, elegant testament to both industrial craft and international recognition.

Note: multiple scratches on reverse