Auction Catalogue

31 May 2000

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins, Historical and Art Medals

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

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Lot

№ 867

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31 May 2000

Hammer Price:
£30

Medals Related to Aviation, Brazil, Opening of the Aeroporto Santos-Dumont, 1944, a bronze medal by Natale, aeroplane flying over terminal buildings, reverse winged male figure holding globe, 50mm (cf. Glendining 12 x 1994, 857). Extremely fine, nicely patinated (£20-30)

The Aeroporto Santos Dumont, Rio’s major international airport, opened in 1944 and was recently rebuilt