Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

France, Labor Improbus Omnia Vincit, c. 1900, plated plaques by H. Kautsch (2), adapted for the Chambre Syndicale des Fabricants d’Accessoires et de Piécés Détachées d’Automobiles, de Cycles et d’Appareils Aériens, blacksmith and standing female offered palm and wreath by Victory, revs. oak wreath, named (Louis Lyon, 1919-1940), palm wreath, named (Carburateur Zenith, C. Gorin, 1930-1950), both 68 x 45mm (cf. DNW 58, 1536) [2]. Good very fine, rare (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Hans-P. Wipfler.

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Zenith carburettors were fitted to many popular makes of cars in the inter-War and immediate post-War years