Special Collections

Sold on 3 April 1998

1 part

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A Collection of Historical and Art Medals, the Property of a European Collector

Lot

№ 674

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3 April 1998

Hammer Price:
£95

Alberto Santos-Dumont, c.1910, a cast silver-gilt repoussé portrait medal by C. George, bust left, 40mm, edge stamped 29 and hallmarked CL in lozenge (cf. BDW 5, 66 and 18, 463). Extremely fine, rare (£80-100)

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932), pioneer balloonist and aviator. This limited issue piece was designed to be affixed to a decorative plaque or box