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

№ 1234

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4 October 2001

Hammer Price:
£85

United States of America, Bicentenary of the Birth of George Washington, 1932, a bronze medal by Laura Gardin Fraser, bust left, rev. eagle above Statue of Liberty, 75mm (Hansen 2; Baker 900A); Peace, 1936, an Art Deco bronze medal signed AS, for the Society of Medalists [14th issue], winged female figure holding olive branch, rev. male artisan with plough regarding memorial crosses at right, 73mm; Flight, 1941, a bronze medal by Brenda Putnam for the Society of Medalists [26th issue], dove flying right, rev. kneeling naked male holding an aeroplane, 73mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.131, 123); Riveters and Riggers, 1943, a bronze medal by M. Young for the Society of Medalists [30th issue], three workers with rivet gun, rev. two riggers with a steel girder, 73mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.133, 144) [4]. First very fine, others extremely fine, all scarce, some attractive types (£70-100)