Rare Ambassador's Set – Bronze Medals: History of Portugal by Cabral Antunes - Velvet Presentation Case + Signed Provenance

🎁 A Museum Piece You Can Own

Offered here is a rare, ambassadorial presentation set of 6 heavyweight bronze medals depicting the History of Portugal, by renowned sculptor Cabral Antunes. Housed in a custom-made blue velvet display case, with a satin interior and ornate metal latches, this exceptional artifact comes with diplomatic provenance and historical gravity.

💌 Includes an original hand-signed Christmas card from Ambassador Luís Navega and Mrs. Navega, bearing the Coat of Arms of Portugal, making this not just a collector's item—but a direct piece of Portuguese diplomatic history.

📜 Provenance Letter included from Prairie Cricket Antiques to further authenticate its historical context and ambassadorial origin.

🏺 Medals Included – Bronze, by Cabral Antunes:

1️⃣ Christian Reconquest (1147–1249) – Foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal – 415g

2️⃣ Portuguese Interregnum (1383–1385) – 400g

3️⃣ Age of Discoveries – Overseas Expansion – 390g

4️⃣ Ascension of D. Manuel I (1495–1521) – 395g

5️⃣ Restoration of Independence (1640) – 405g

6️⃣ Rebuilding of Lisbon (1755) – 455g

🎨 Each medal is richly detailed and cast in solid bronze, weighing over 2.4 kg in total, and illustrates Portugal’s most pivotal historical moments.

📦 Presentation Case Details:

• Dimensions: 40 × 23 × 3 cm

• Material: Velvet exterior, satin-lined interior

• Features: Hinged top, two ornate metal latches

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; minor wear to outer velvet corners — a sign of its authentic age and handling

🏛️ Why This Set Matters:

This is not your average holiday gift box. It is a diplomatic treasure, a museum-quality collection that was never intended for public distribution. Pieces like this were only gifted at the highest levels of state representation.

🎖️ Whether you are a collector of:

Portuguese history

Diplomatic gifts

Historical medals

Fine European bronze work

...this piece deserves a place of honour in your collection.

⚜️ Very few sets were ever made — and even fewer include both the presentation box and signed ambassadorial card.

❓Are you the right person to preserve this piece of Portuguese heritage?

Let it tell its story in your collection. 🕊️

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