Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

The Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908, a gilt-bronze award medal by F. Bowcher for Vaughton, seated figures of La France and Britannia encouraged into an alliance by a standing figure of Peace, rev. female figure standing in front of the exhibition buildings in White City, named (Dr Bousquet), 51mm (BHM 3960; E 1903; BDM VII, 106); The Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908, a bronze plaque by C.P. Pillet, seated female figure with trophies, view of White City behind, rev. Britannia greets La France over the Straits of Dover, 70 x 58mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.44, 123; BDM IV, 538; cf. DNW 41, 869) [2]. Good very fine (£60-80)

Provenance:
H.-P. Wipfler Collection [first from J.-C. Baudey]