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Heur et Malheur (Happiness and Woe)
Raymond Gayrard, French, 1777 - 1858early 19th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Octagonal gambling token. Obverse shows the double bust of young Janus. Inscription: HEUR ET MALHEUR (happiness and woe) / GAYRARD-F. Reverse shows Apollo and Salus, and the inscription: UNIS GUERIR NOS MAUX PROFONGER NOTRE VIE.
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- Title: Heur et Malheur (Happiness and Woe)
- Creator: Raymond Gayrard, French, 1777 - 1858
- Date Created: early 19th century
- Location Created: France
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Cast silver
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