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

Compagnie Pour la Diffusion d’Électricité, c. 1927, a silver Art Deco medal by P.-M. Dammann, facing female head with flame-like hair, rays behind, reverse female figure in cloak and long dress, rays from her outstretched hands pouring over the city of Paris, 64mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.54, 42; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 74; cf. BDW 1, 686 and 13, 266). One of the classic Art Deco images, good very fine and rare in silver; in maroon fitted case of issue (£80-120)

The 1907 date on the medal is that of the founding of the CPDE. The medal is thought to have been struck to mark an anniversary, either the 20th in 1927 or the 25th in 1932