Auction Catalogue

28 & 29 November 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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

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

Lot

№ 681

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29 November 2001

Hammer Price:
£80

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, an Art Deco bronze medal by J. Vernon, sea-goddess freeing sea-horse, rev. liner under steam, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 180; cf. DNW 48, 1772). Somewhat mishandled, very fine or better but some discolouration (£60-70)