Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Completion of the First Section of the Grand Canal d’Alsace, 1932, an octagonal Art Deco bronze medal by M. Renard for the Société Energie Electrique du Rhin, cross-section of the canal set against a construction backdrop, bird flying below, reverse symbolic male nude kneeling, clouds and power station at Kembs in background, named (Monsieur Alfred Margaine, Sous Sécrétaire d’Etat), 71mm. A powerful design, extremely fine and rare (£150-180)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical and Art Medals, the Property of a European Collector.

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Ex BDW 5 (159)