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

ALGERIA, Electricité et Gaz d’Algérie, 1950, a silver-gilt award medal by H. Lagriffoul, female representing Electricity brandishing lightning and pouring liquid from an amphora, male representing Gas activating a hearth which heats a retort, rev. tablet, named (André Lescure, 1960), edge impressed 1 argent and cornucopia, 59mm, 103.28g (Ruedas 102; Escande 193; cf. Elsen 108, 1744; cf. DNW 141, 1756). Some gilding wearing off, otherwise very fine £40-£60

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

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bt Würz, April 2002

Electricité et Gaz d’Algérie, an amalgamation of the 16 electricity companies operating in the country at the time, was incorporated on 5 June 1947. It was dissolved on 28 July 1969 when Sonelgaz took over its assets.