Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, and Historical Medals

Medals Related to Motoring & Motor Sport, France, Touring-club de france, 1923, a bronze award plaque by H. Dropsy, couple seated on bench under tree examining a map, car, motorcycle, yacht and rowing boat in lower foreground, reverse skis, wheels, oars, rucksack and a tent, tablet in foreground, named (Jean Hoüet), 75 x 55mm (Dropsy Exh. Cat. 1964, –; cf. BDW 13, 222). Extremely fine, nicely patinated, rare; in original fitted green leather case (£40-50)

For another medal awarded to Hoüet, see lot no. 702