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

Medals Related to Navigation, France, Compagnie Générale de Navigation, Bonnardel Frès, c.1910, silver and bronze medals by J. Armand-Calliat, paddle-barge on the River Rhône, bridge and township in background, rev. seated female figure holding rudder, lion standing by her feet, 70 and 41mm respectively (BDM –) [2]. Silver medal very fine but artist’s signature erased on both sides, bronze extremely fine, both very rare (£200-250)

Joseph Armand-Calliat, goldsmith from Lyon whose medallic work is seldom met with. Obverse of bronze medal only illustrated