The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals

FRANCE, Premier Pas Dunlop [First Step Dunlop], c. 1930, a silver-gilt award medal by R.-A.-A. Baudichon, male racing cyclist, rev. rubber tree, tablet in centre, un-named, edge impressed argent and with foundry mark, 32mm, 17.65g. Test mark on edge, otherwise very fine; with clip and ring for suspension £25-£35

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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DNW Auction 40, 14 April 1999, lot 712 (part).

John Boyd Dunlop (1840-1921), the Scottish inventor of the pneumatic tyre, started his business in 1888. His factory at Montluçon opened in 1920 and today, under the Goodyear brand, specialises in tyres for motor sport