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Brass box from Philatelic Exposition Internationale of 1900 held from 28 August to 9 September at 84 Rue de Grenelle, Paris, France. Box is decorated with two medals. Engraved depiction of a seated female philatelist looking at a stamp album with 'LA-PHILATELIE' and 'H.KAUTSCH 1900' inscription. The second medal bears 'EXPOSITION/PHILATELIQUE/INTERNATIONALE/PARIS 1900' inscription and 'SCOTT STAMP and COIN Co.' logo. 'MIR-A-GOLD Wg' engraved on the back. Metal plaque dedicating gift from Westpex