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Société des Sciences de l’Agriculture et des Arts de Lille, 1876, a silver award medal by G.E. Hamel, seated figure, implements of the arts and sciences at her feet, rev. legend, named (J.B. Vandeputte, 34 ans de services chez M. Toulemonde-Destombe, 1884), 50mm. Very fine; with clip, ring and remains of a red cord for suspension (£30-40)
£30–£40
Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, a copper medal by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir F. Leighton, similar, 77mm (BHM 3219; E 1733a). Scuffed and scratched in fields, otherwise extremely fine (£50-70)
£50–£70
Chambre Syndicale des Mécaniciens Chaudronniers Fondeurs, a copper medal, unsigned, steam locomotive, rev. wreath, named (Association Philotechnique, Section de Reuilly, Mr Victor Rémond, Prix d’Arithmetique, 1888), 51mm; Ville de Tourcoing, 1906, a plated bronze plaque by H. Lefebvre, named (Marcel Duhamel, 11-7-48), 50 x 43mm (cf. DW 24, 104); together with other silver medals (4), two dated 1916 relating to the British forces garrisons at Abbeville and Boulogne [6]. Very fine, first...
La République, 1897, a silver award medal by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis adapted for the Département de la Seine, similar, rev. naked boy with basket of flowers, tablet named (Cours d’Arboriculture de Mr Chevalier à Montreuil s/Bois en 1899, Mr Jean Bernadon, Prix du Département), 50mm (CGMP p.170). Obverse with light scratches and has been polished, otherwise good fine; in original red fitted case of issue (£30-40)
Chambre de Commerce de Roubaix, 1897, a silver plaque by H. Lefebvre, standing figure of Pierre de Roubaix and others with charter, rev. seated robed female on eagle, 48 x 35mm (ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.183, 4; BDM III, 369; cf. DW 24, 96). About very fine (£30-40)
École Nationale des Arts Decoratifs, 1899, silver award medals by J.-B. Daniel-Dupuis (2), bust of Marianne right, revs. legend, named (Concours Mensuel, 1r Prix, Compon. d’Ornement, Don. Supre., J. Cahen, 1899; Concours Annuel, 2e Prix, Architecture, Don. Supre., J. Cahen, 1899), both 45mm [2]. Fine (£30-40)
Société d’Escrime à l’Épée de Paris, c. 1900, a silver award medal by A. Desaide, wreath around legend, rev. named (Boulenger, 1900, 25 Mars…), 46mm. About very fine (£20-30)
£20–£30
La Marseillaise, c. 1900, a bronze award plaque by H. Dubois after F. Rude for Arthus-Bertrand, figures representing the Republic against the background of a brick wall, rev. tablet on palm and laurel spray, named (Lucien Delteil, 1933), 67 x 50mm (cf. BM Acq. 1978-82, p.41, 68; cf. DNW 49, 898). Some streaks on reverse, otherwise very fine; in original maroon fitted case of issue [base a little distressed] (£40-50)
£40–£50
Association de l’École Odontotechnique, c. 1900, a silver award medal by H.A.J. Patey, palm branch and inscription, rev. wreath, tablet in centre inscribed (École Odontotechnique Mlle. Lucette Bertrand, Prix d’Examens de Fin d’Etudes, 3me Année de Chirurgie Dentaire, 1930), 58mm (cf. DNW 33, 357). Extremely fine; in original maroon gilt-tooled case of issue (£30-40)
École de Cordonnerie de Paris, c. 1900, a plated bronze award medal, unsigned, classical robed female seated under tree, temple in background, rev. wreath and tablet, named (C. Bernardet), 51mm. Very fine, beehive suspension loop; an unusual medal for the cordwaining trade (£35-45)
£35–£45
City of London School, a silver and enamel badge by Searle Hoare & Co, City arms, back named (1924 1/2 Mile (Under 15), 1st, E.D. Harper), 41 x 37mm; Surrey Athletic Club, an openwork gold and enamel cross by Dance & Duerden, bee-hive and bees, back engraved (1 1/2 Mile Nevill Invitation Relay, Presented by Lord William Nevill, 13th Sept. 1930), hallmarked Birmingham 1930, 38mm, 9ct, 12.09g; Inter-Banks Athletic Championships, a gold award medal by A. Clark Co, monogram on shield, rev. oak...
£60–£80
The Kennel Club (Founded 1873), a silver award medal by J.A. Restall, arms of England, Scotland and Ireland above dog leads, rev. wreath, named (The Theo Marples Trophy (Non Sporting), 1926, won by Major M.C. Rousseau’s Bulldog Dog, ‘Ch. Oakville Supreme’), edge hallmarked Birmingham 1925, 57mm. Virtually as struck, toned (£40-60)
£40–£60
British Empire Union, 1926-35, a virtually complete collection of bronze and white metal medals (17), all with busts of the Prince of Wales [later Edward VIII], by J. Pinches (13: E 2004), viz. W & E 6220/1, 6221/1, 6221/2 (2, different ribbons), 6222/1, 6222/2, 6223/1, 6223/2, 6224/1, 6225/1, 6225/2, others dated 1933 (W & E –), and by the Royal Mint (3, different) (E 2016; W & E 6228A/1); Empire Day, 1927, a white metal medal [18]. Generally extremely fine, with ribbons; housed in two...
£150–£200
Leicester City Football League, 1926-7, a silver and enamel badge by D. Usher, rev. wreath, named (Champions, Div. I, W. Wood), hallmarked Birmingham 1927, 28mm; B.L.C.C. badges (2), by W.H. Haseler in gold, back named (Bowling, 1925, W. Wood), hallmarked Birmingham 1924, 29 x 24mm, 9ct, 2.72g; by D. Usher, in silver, back named (Bowling, 1925, W. Wood), hallmarked Birmingham 1924, 40 x 27mm [3]. Second fine, others better (£30-50)
£30–£50
La Victoire, 1908, a bronze award plaque by L.-J. Cariat, Victory with arms raised, rev. hunting-horn and fern, 80 x 34mm (PBE 35; BDM VII, 152; CGMP p. 72; cf. DNW 58, 1532). Very fine (£30-40)
La Victoire, 1908, bronze plaques by L. Cariat (3), similar, all 80 x 34mm (PBE 35; BDM VII, 152; CGMP p. 72; cf. DNW 58, 1532) [3]. Very fine and better (£60-80)
Préparation Militaire, 1911, a silver medal by P. Grandhomme for the Ministre de la Guerre, female seated on cannon instructing youth with rifle, rev. lion in front of tombstone, aeroplane and military trophies around, 50mm (BDM VII, 389; V & A Exh. Cat. 1998, 1; cf. DNW 64, 1361). Good very fine; in original red fitted case [top of lid distressed] (£50-70)
Préparation Militaire, 1911, a silver medal by P. Grandhomme for the Ministre de la Guerre, similar, 57mm (BDM VII, 389; V & A Exh. Cat. 1998, 1; cf. DNW 64, 1361). Very fine (£50-70)
Georges Dieulafoy, 1911, a bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, bust left, rev. view of Nôtre Dame, medical symbols below, 70 x 50mm (PBE 989; Storer –; cf. DNW 57, 1332). Black patina, very fine (£30-40)
Albert Pitres, 1914, a bronze medal by Dr P. Richer, bust left, rev. façade of the Académie de Médecine, 68mm (Storer –; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.47, 149). Very fine, rare (£30-40)
Miscellaneous medals (20, two in silver) and a Roman bronze coin [21]. Varied state (£70-90)
£70–£90
St Hubert, c. 1920, a uniface bronze plaque by A.P. Schwab, kneeling figure of St Hubert with his dog, stag’s head at upper left, 48 x 41mm (cf. DNW 48, 718). Very fine (£30-40)
Fitted cases for medals (99), a range, some 19th century [99]. Varied state (£40-50)
Tennis, 1923, a bronze award plaque by M.-P. Lordonnois for Chobillon on behalf of L’Echo de Paris, couple playing tennis, rev. olive branch, un-named, 50 x 38mm (cf. DNW 47, 1131). Softly executed, very fine (£25-35)
£25–£35
Artium Parens Minerva, c. 1930, an Art Deco bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann, Minerva standing with spear and shield, temple in far background, rev. frontal elevation of a citadel, 81mm. Very fine, rare (£60-80)
Automobile-Club de Belfort et Franche-Comté, c. 1930, an openwork enamelled bronze radiator badge in blue, red and green, similar, 92mm. Very fine; with fixing screws (£25-35)
Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris, 1931, a group of four yellow-brass medals, viz. Afrique, by L. Desvignes; Amerique, by L. Bazor; Asie, by P.-A. Morlon; Océanie, by Anie Mouroux, each 32mm (CGMP pp.29, 146, 272, 282; cf. DNW 57, 1414) [4]. Very fine (£60-80)
Recueillement, 1934, a uniface bronze plaque by G. Prud'homme, old man wearing cap and coat seated on a chair, holding a closed book, 96 x 72mm (CGMP p.330; cf. DNW 66, 1533). About extremely fine (£40-60)
Chambre de Commerce de Paris, c. 1935, an Art Deco silver medal by P.-M. Poisson, standing figures balancing wealth and industry, rev. cog-wheel, 75mm (cf. DNW 30, 795). Extremely fine, rare (£100-120)
£100–£120
Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, a bronze Art Deco medal by J. Vernon, similar, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.60, 142; cf. DNW 64, 1399). Very fine (£100-120)
Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux, 1938, a bronze plaque by J. Vezien, St Theresa standing, holding a crown of roses on which is superimposed a crucifix, rev. rays of sun and falling rose petals, je veux passer mon ciel, etc., 92 x 41mm (CGMP pp.398-9; cf. DNW 50, 1256). Very fine (£40-50)
Quatercentenary of the Death of François I, 1947, a bronze medal by M. Delannoy for Arthus-Bertrand, bust right in feathered cap, rev. elevation of the château de Fontainebleau, 80mm. Very fine, rare (£40-60)
IXe Congrès des Pédiatres de Langue Française, Lyon, 1947, a bronze medal signed P. P-M., naked kneeling mother holding a baby, rev. arms, 55mm. Very fine, rare (£30-40)
20th Anniversary of the Death of Georges Courteline, 1949, a bronze medal by R. Baudichon, bust right, rev. puppet theatre, 68mm, stamped ÉPREUVE D’AUTEUR (CGMP p.109). Reverse edge knock at 8 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine, scarce (£30-40)
Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, c. 1950, a uniface silver-gilt award plaque by L. Muller, merman and mermaid holding banner above ship, compass below, centre engraved (À M. André Eudel, Chef de Service, en souvenir des ses bons et loyaux services, 1928-1969), 93 x 74mm (Muller Hommage 1958, –). Extremely fine and extremely rare; with support stand on the back (£300-400)
£300–£400
Traité de Paix avec l’Angleterre, 1519, a restrike bronze medal, unsigned, bust of Francis I left, rev. seated figure of Peace, arms at left, 54mm (CGMP p.104). About extremely fine; struck c. 1920 (£25-35)
Bicentenary of the Birth of Maximilien Robespierre, 1958, a silver medal by G. Simon, bust left against a tricolore background, rev. Tables de la Loi at left, legend on a Phrygian cap at right, 68mm (CGMP p.1731). One tiny rim nick on reverse, otherwise mint state, rare; in original fitted maroon case of issue [this a trifle scuffed] (£60-80)
Les Invalides, 1675, a silver medal by J. Roettiers, bust of Louis XIV right, rev. aerial plan of the Invalides, edge named (Eric de l’Epine – Colette de la Charie – 10 x 1959 – Le Maréchal Juin étant Témoin et le Gal. Houdemon, Gr. des Invalides), 68mm (CGMP p.190). A modern restrike by the Monnaie, edge knock on reverse at 9 o’clock, otherwise very fine; in red Monnaie box (£30-40)
Ville d’Enghien-les-Bains, c. 1960, a uniface silver medal, unsigned, arms, back impressed (Enghien-Bridge, 20 Novembre 1960), 68mm. Very fine (£25-35)
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