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DNA: James D. Watson's Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture Award by Tiffany & Co.

James Watson's handsome "Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture" award by Tiffany & Co.

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James Watson's handsome "Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture" award by Tiffany & Co.

Handsome crystal Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture award presented to DNA discoverer James Watson for his 1995 Princeton lecture entitled 'The Ethics of the Human Genome Project.' Manufactured by Tiffany & Co., the award stands a total of 11″ tall on a black 7.25″ x 3.75″ base. The crystal is etched with a portrait of Einstein and the text: "The Albert Einstein Memorial Lecture, 1995, James Dewey Watson." The engraved silver plaque on the base reads: "Presented by the Chamber of Commerce of the Princeton Area, February 7, 1995, at Princeton University." Both the crystal and engraved plaque bear Tiffany's maker marks. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #672 - Ended August 16, 2023