France, Sapeurs-Pompiers, 1878, a bronze award medal by A. Dubois, three firemen with apparatus running to left, burning house in background, rev. wreath, legend (Ville du Mans, 1910, Concours de Pompes à Incendie), 50mm (CGMP p.159); Géographie, 1884, award medals by A. and H. Dubois (2), in silver and bronze, seated figure of Geography with globe dividing polar and equatorial scenes, revs. [silver] Génie holding tablet, for the Touring-Club de France, [bronze], wreath, un-named, both 50mm (CGMP pp.158-9, 162); L’Industrie, 1886, a silver award medal by L.-F. Chabaud and H. Dubois for the Compagnie des Mines de la Grand’ Combe, robed female seated on cog-wheel, holding hammer and compass, rev. wreath, 50mm (CGMP p.73; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 29; cf. DNW 66, 1361); Centenary of the Revolution, 1889, a silver award medal by A. Dubois for Arthus-Bertrand, La République seated to right, contemplating an army on parade, rev. wreath, un-named, 45mm [5]. Very fine and better; second, third and fourth in maroon fitted cases of issue (£50-70)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler.

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