France, Evian Baths, "Source Cachat", silvered bronze medal by Fréderic-Charles Vernon (1902)

Obv: A naked female seated by a stream cups her hand by the water, SOURCE CACHAT below

Rev: view of the town of Evian and Lake Geneva, legend below

Condition: about extremely fine, some wear to parts; Diameter: 64 x 44mm

References: CGMP - ; Forrer VI/240

Notes: St Catherine's spring stood on land owned by Mr Cachat near Evian. In the late 18th century he began selling the water in bottles, claiming beneficial effects. In 1824 the spring was renamed after him and now Evian water is sold in large quantity worldwide. This medal also refers to the opening of the Evian baths in 1902.

Price £95