Auction Catalogue

4 October 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1227

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4 October 2001

Hammer Price:
£40

United States of America, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, a plated bronze award plaque by L.-O. Roty for the Comité Français, robed figure of France with winged figure of Genius on quay-side, rev. wreath and tablet, named (Houdebine, Père et Fils), 53 x 50mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.90; PBE 856; Coll. R. Marx 42; Baxter 88; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.48, 168; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, 28; BDM V, 235). Very fine (£30-40)