Portrait of Duke Hercules (Ercole d'Este) of Ferrara; Galvanoplastic reproduction in bronze of the portrait medal of Duke Hercules (Ercole d'Este) of Ferrara. Edge trimer: HERCVLES DUX FERRARIE MVTIHE ET REGII RODIGII O.COMES.ISCI. Lapel: four naked genii; three of which are winged; catching and picking up flaming objects. Edge lettering: IVPPITER.EX ALTO.NOBIS.ADAMANTA.REMISIT. From an original from 1497; Ercole I di Este (Duke of Ferrara); anonymous; Italy; c. 1830 - c. 1900; bronze (metal); d 8.9 cm x w 181.29 gr