Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals and Banknotes

Photographie, 1894, a plated bronze award medal by A. Borrel for Desaide, issued by Arthus-Bertrand on behalf of Les Établissements Crumière, standing figure holds camera in front of seated subject, reverse wreath, named (Mr. L. Boyer), 46mm (BDM I, 221; cf. BDW 18, 520; cf. Simmons FPL 13, 2-3); La Société Lumière, a plated bronze plaque, unsigned, three figures studying a photograph, reverse wreath, named (Lucien Boyer, 1936), 64 x 52mm (cf Simmons FPL 13, 6) [2]. Both very fine, an attractive pair; in maroon fitted cases of issue (£40-60)