The Collection of Art Déco Medals formed by Paul Fellerman

FRANCE, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, Lancement de SS Champlain, 1932, an Art Déco bronze medal by R. Delamarre, standing figure of Samuel de Champlain left, rev. liner to left, de Champlain’s sailing boat in foreground, edge impressed bronze and cornucopia, 68mm, 145.39g (Ruedas 60; cf. MDC e6, 1267; cf. iNumis MBS 47, 1121; cf. DNW M4, 482). Extremely fine; in original buff card box £50-£70

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Déco Medals formed by Paul Fellerman.

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The SS Champlain, named after the French explorer Samuel de Champlain (1574-1635), founder of Quebec, was built at Saint-Nazaire and launched in June 1931. The vessel had a short service life, from her maiden voyage in June 1932 until June 1940 when, returning from New York, the vessel struck a mine near the Île de Rhé