A Collection of Historical and Art Medals

26 June 1996

Lot No 205

France, 1925. France. Maréchal Lyautey, “Pacification du Maroc”, Æ commemorative medal 68mm by H. Dropsy (CGMP III, 153). Very fine to extremely fine (£50-70)

26 June 1996

Lot No 206

France, 1925. Paris, Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, Octagonal Æ medal 72 x 72mm by P. Turin (Classens 128. BDW 13 (1995), No246). Nearly extremely fine (£60-80)

26 June 1996

Lot No 207

France, 1925. France. Paris, Exposition, Octagonal Æ Medal 60 x 60mm by P. Turin, named on rim (Classens 128), much rarer named. Extremely fine (£120-160)

26 June 1996

Lot No 208

France, 1925. France. Exposition, Octagonal Æ Medal 60 x 60mm by P. Turin, not named. Extremely fine (£90-120)

26 June 1996

Lot No 209

France, 1925. Paris, Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs, Participation de la Ville de Paris, Æ commemorative plaquette 74 x 50mm by R. Martin (BDW 5 (1994), No121). Nearly extremely fine (£60-80)

26 June 1996

Lot No 210

France, c.1925. VILLE DU HAVRe, silvered Æ commemorative medal 76mm by P.M.Poisson, issued by Arthus-Bertrand (Classens No112. See Cat. “Exposition d’artistes médailleurs” (Paris,1955), p.11, No83). Good very fine (£80-100)

26 June 1996

Lot No 211

France, c.1925. VILLE DU HAVRE,silvered Æ commemorative medal 76mm by P.M.Poisson, issued by Arthus-Bertrand (Classens No112. See Cat. “Exposition d’artistes médailleurs” (Paris,1955), p.11, No83). Æ 50mm with original box (See BDW9 (1994), No 756). Extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 212

France, c.1925. FRANCE. MARSEILLE, “ARTS APPLIQUéS” EXHIBITION, Committee Member octagonal Æ plaquette 52 x 48mm by H. Darrigau (local artist). Extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 213

France, c. 1925. France. “Léda et le Cygne”, uniface decorative Æ plaque 100 x 61mm by A. Lavrillier (CGMP III, 228. M. Jones “The Art of the Medal” (1979), No 418). Very rare, very fine (£250-300)

26 June 1996

Lot No 214

France, 1926. FRANCE. “DANSE DU FAUNE”, Uniface cast Æ Plaquette 81 x 48mm by H.Dropsy. Issued by Canale (Catalogue Canale (1930), No125). Rare, little knocks on corners otherwise very fine (£70-90)

26 June 1996

Lot No 215

Medals Related to Navigation, Netherlands, 1926. YACHT-CLUB, AR Prize Medal 75mm by Wienecke, named and dated 1929 (See BDM VI, 474). Fine to very fine (£30-40)

26 June 1996

Lot No 216

1927. ENGLAND\EGYPT. VISIT of FUAD I TO LONDON, Æ commemorative medal 72mm by P. Metcalfe and C.M.Doman (Brown 4211). Original box, extremely fine (£60-80)

26 June 1996

Lot No 217

France, 1927. FRANCE. ANTIBES. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, silvered Æ Prize plaquette 68 x 43mm by H.Kautsch, not named, issued by Arthus Bertrand. Very fine to extremely fine (£30-40)

26 June 1996

Lot No 218

France, 1927. France. Aviation. First Aerial Crossing of the South Atlantic, Æ commemorative medal 68mm by A. Mouroux (CGMP III, 284. See B&B (1992), No150). Scarce, good very fine (£70-90)

26 June 1996

Lot No 219

1927. MONACO. RALLYE AUTOMOBILE DE MOnTE-CARLo, Æ plaquette 64 x 53mm by E.Fraisse. Extremely fine (£60-80)

26 June 1996

Lot No 220

France, 1927. FRANCE. “LA MER”. Hexagonal uniface Æ plaquette 52 x52 mm by H.Dropsy, issued by Canale (Classens No115. BDW13 (1995). No263). Fixed on a metallic base, superb green patina, extremely fine (£60-80)

26 June 1996

Lot No 221

France, 1928. FRANCE. (MOTOR CAR). RALLYE AUTOMOBILE FéMININ PARIS-STRASBOURg 4th June 1928. Æ prize medal 50mm by H.Demey.Very fine to extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 222

France, 1928. FRANCE. INSURANCE CO ZURICH. FRENCH BRANCH 50th ANNIVERSARY, uniface Æ commemorative plaque 70 x 90mm by V.Peter. “En Hommage...” hand engraved. Green patina, very fine to extremely fine (£100-130)

26 June 1996

Lot No 223

France, 1928. FRANCE. “CYPARIS”. UNION CENTRALE DES ARTS DECORATIfs, cast Æ Medal 102mm by V.Peter (1905) (ANA, Cat. New-York Exhibition 1910, p.231, No9. BDM IV, 463). HOMAGE Piece eNGRAVED AND NAMED ON REVERSE. Very rare, very fine to extremely fine (£100-130)

26 June 1996

Lot No 224

France, 1928. FRANCE. “VENUS”, Æ paper knife 250mm by L.Bazor, (CGMP III, 41. BDW 13 (1995), No 286), with the original box. Rare, extremely fine (£180-220)

26 June 1996

Lot No 225

France, c.1928. FRANCE. EDOUARD RIST. Æ commemorative medal 80mm by P.M.Dammann, issued by Arthus-Bretrand. Very fine to extremely fine (£50-70)

26 June 1996

Lot No 226

Medals Related to Aviation, Germany, 1928. Germany. Aviation. First Atlantic Flight, Von Hunefeld & Hermann Kohl, AR commemorative medal 36mm (Bayer Hauptmunzamt) (Button 198). Cased, very fine to extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 227

France, 1929. FRANCE. AVIATION, St. RAPHAEL TROPHY, silvered Æ prize medal 50mm by E.Fraisse. Very fine to extremely fine (£60-80)

26 June 1996

Lot No 228

France, 1929. FRANCE. “VIVE BOURGOGNE”, large cast Æ medal 108mm by H.Bouchard. SFAM 5th Issue, No 91 (See BDW 13 (1995), No 293). Very rare, nearly extremely fine (£150-200)

26 June 1996

Lot No 229

France, 1929. France. Albert Roussel, French Composer (1869-1937), Æ commemorative medal 67mm by P.M. Dammann. Issued by Arthus-Bertrand, (Niggl 1730).A Few knocks on rim otherwise, very fine to extremely fine (£50-70)

26 June 1996

Lot No 230

Algeria, 1930. CENTENAIRE DE LA CONQUêTE DE L’ALGéRIE, Æ medal 60mm by Boguet. “MéDAILLE DU GOUVERNEUR”, not named. Very fine to extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 231

1930. ALGERIA\TUNISIA. CRéDIT FONCIER d’ALGéRIE ET DE TUNISIE. 50th ANNIVERSARY, Æ commemorative medal 63mm by P.Dautel, private strike. Good very fine (£30-40)

26 June 1996

Lot No 232

1930. EGYPT. CAIRO. FRENCH EXHIBITION, Æ commemorative medal 68mm by A.Maillard. Cased, extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 233

1930. EGYPT. ViSIT OF THE KiNG & QUEEN OF BELGIUM, 10th-12th/3/1930, Æ commemorative medal 72mm by Devreese, struck at the French Mint. Good very fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 234

France, c.1925/1930. FRANCE. ISODORA DUNCAN, American dancer (1877-1927), brooch 55 x 38mm signed W. Gilt ivory (?) in an enamelled (white and blue) silver frame. Some damage at corners, rare, good very fine (£150-180)

26 June 1996

Lot No 235

France, c.1928/1930.“CENTAURE”, uniface cast Æ medal 98mm by H.Dropsy, issued by Canale (Classens No117). Good very fine (£80-100)

26 June 1996

Lot No 236

France, 1930. FRANCE. “CHien LOULOU”, Æ Medal 50mm by V.Peter (CGMP III, 310. BDW 13 (1995), No300).Very fine to extremely fine (£30-40)

26 June 1996

Lot No 237

France, 1930. “DONATEURS DES MUSéES NATIONAUX, silvered copper trial (cliche filled up with lead?) 111mm by P.Turin, obverse of the medal (ARéTHUSE XXXII, No28). Very rare, nearly extremely fine (£180-220)

26 June 1996

Lot No 238

France, 1930. CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE VALENCIENNES, silvered Æ plaquette 49 x 65mm by Daulet, reverse ”ORDONNANCE DE LA HALLE AUX DRAPS (1118)”. Good very fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 239

France, c.1930 (?). FRANCE (?). ZODIAC “LiBRA”, cast Æ decorative plaque 125mm signed monogram J.B(?). Bold design and good quality cast, extremely fine (£80-100)

26 June 1996

Lot No 240

France, c. 1930. “DéFENSE cONTRE LA TUBERCULOSE”, Æ Prize medal of honor 50mm by G.Gontaux after Abel Faivre (BDW 9 (1994). No759). Very fine to extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 241

France, c.1930. FRANCE. AVIATION. FéDéRATION AéRONAUTIQUE INTERNATIONALE, Æ Medal 65mm by E.Blin. Rare, very fine (£80-100)

26 June 1996

Lot No 242

Belgium, 1930. ANVERS, EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE. Octagonal Æ medal 80mm by J.Dupon. (BDW 18 (1195), No532). Extremely fine (£40-60)

26 June 1996

Lot No 243

1931. BELGIUM. CAISSE HYPOTHéCAIRE ANVERSOISE, 50th ANNIVERSARY, Æ commemorative Plaque 82 x 68mm by A.Mauquoy. Original box, extremely fine (£30-40)

26 June 1996

Lot No 244

Medals Related to Sports, Egypt, 1930 & 1931 UNION EGYPTIENNE DES SOCIéTéS SPORTIVES. WAter-POLO. Group of two commemorative medals 50mm by Huguenin: silvered Æ 1930 and Æ gilt 1931. [2].Very fine to extremely fine (£40-50)