Auction Catalogue

8 December 1994

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

The Westbury Hotel  37 Conduit Street  London  W1S 2YF

Lot

№ 755

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8 December 1994

Hammer Price:
£230

Medals Related to Motoring & Motor Sport, France, c.1930. France. “Automobile Club de Vichy - Concours d’Élegance”, silvered bronze Art Deco prize plaquette by DeMey, female figure in long dress holding a bouquet of flowers above her head standing on top of steps walking towards a saloon car, reverse legend within circle on a floral background, 61 x 55mm, in original case (CGMP III, p.189). Extremely fine, a very rare medal full of period charm

This was issued by the French Mint in 1931 in a circular format
Obverse only illustrated