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

Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, an Art Deco silver medal by J. Vernon, sea-goddess freeing sea-horse, reverse liner under steam, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142; cf. BDW 3, 207, 13, 347 and 15, 886). Extremely fine and extremely rare in silver; in red and gilt fitted leather case, top lid with legend in gilt (Commission de Controle de la Circulation Monetaire) (£350-450)

This piece and the next appear to be special presentation issues