The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part I)

BELGIUM, Kruisschanssluis Ingehulddigd, Antwerp [Opening of the Kruisschanssluis Lock], 1928, a bronze medal by A. Dupon for Fonson, Mercury kneeling by the water’s edge, affixing wings to his feet, rev. aerial view of the lock and gates, biplane at top, edge impressed j fonson, 90mm, 279.82g (cf. Elsen 104, 1385; cf. DNW M7, 2565). Extremely fine £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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The Kruisschanssluis lock was opened by Albert I on 13 August 1928, with the royal yacht Albertville the first vessel to pass through it. The lock was renamed Van Cauwelaertsluis, in honour of Frans van Cauwelaert, who was mayor of the city from 1921 to 1932, on 10 August 1962.