A Small Collection of Maritime Medals

17 March 2004

Lot No 1358

Belgium, Exposition Internationale, Antwerp, 1930, an octagonal bronze medal by J. Dupon, Neptune watching African boy playing a trumpet-horn, aeroplane above and ship in background, rev. naked female riding side-saddle on a horse, port behind, 80mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.15, 64; cf. DNW 49, 854). Almost extremely fine...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1359

Belgium, Leopold III, 1937, a bronze medal by A. Mauquoy, bust right in military greatcoat, rev. the sailing ship Duarte, 70mm (Vandamme/Bernier 218). Very fine (£20-30)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1360

Belgium, 50th Anniversary of the Compagnie Maritimes Belgiques, 1945, a bronze plaque by G. Fisch...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1361

Egypt, Compagnie Universelle du Canal Maritime de Suez, 1888, a silver medal by L.-O. Roty, seated figure of La France holding torch, being presented with a bag of money by a robed figure, rev. legend commemorating the opening of the Canal in 1869, 42mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89; Coll. R. Marx 21; PBE –; BM Acq. 1983...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1362

France, Université de Paris, 1895, a bronze medal by J.-C. Chaplain, female seated on throne, holding a book, attended by two standing students, rev. ship of Paris, 68mm (PBE –; CGMP p.78; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.39, 34; cf. DNW 46, 776). Good very fine (£30-40)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1363

France, Charles Tellier, 1912, a bronze plaque by L.B. Bernstamm, bust left, rev. steam vessel Le...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1364

France, Launch of the Croiseur Lamotte-Picquet, Lorient, 1924, a bronze medal by P.-C. Lenoir and R. Cochet, bust of Lamotte-Picquet three-quarters right, rev. cruiser sailing right, 50mm (CGMP p.240; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.43, 99). Remains of paper label adhering to obverse, otherwise very fine (£20-30)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1365

France, Renaissance de la Marine, 1927, a bronze medal by R. Bénard, two warships steaming left, rev. the cruiser Lamotte-Picquet, the torpedo boat Chacal and the submarine Sirène, 59mm (CGMP p.39; cf. DNW 53, 1194). Edge knock and associated rubbing on reverse at 3 o’clock, otherwise very fine (£20-30)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1366

France, Admiral Violette, 1927, a bronze medal by L.-E. Bouchard for Arthus-Bertrand, bust right,...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1367

France, Launch of the Croiseur Foch, Brest, 1929, a bronze medal by G.-H. Prud’homme and P.-A. Mo...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1368

France, Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Lafayette, 1930, a bronze medal by M. Delannoy, bust of General Lafayette left, rev. liner sailing right, 68mm (cf. BDW 4, 184). Light rim bruising on reverse, otherwise very fine (£25-35)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1369

France, Launch of the Croiseur-École Jeanne d’Arc, 1931, a bronze medal by G.-H. Prud’homme, bust of Joan of Arc left, rev. cruiser under steam, tablet below, un-named, 50mm (CGMP p.326; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.23, 115; cf. DNW 40, 717). Extremely fine and nicely patinated (£30-40)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1370

France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Champlain, 1932, a bronze medal by...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1371

France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Ville d’Alger, 1935, a bronze medal...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1372

France, 50th Anniversary of the Death of Admiral Courbet, 1935, a bronze medal by L. Patriarche,...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1373

France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Normandie, 1935, a bronze Art Deco...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1374

France, Admiral Lacaze Elected to the Académie Française, 1936, a bronze medal by A. Lavrillier,...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1375

France, 250th Anniversary of the Death of Robert Cavelier de la Salle, 1937, a bronze medal by M....

17 March 2004

Lot No 1376

France, Launch of the Cuirassé Richelieu, 1941, a bronze medal by G. Guiraud, bust of Cardinal Richelieu left, rev. cruiser right, field named (C.J.M. “Siroco”, Matifou, 6-9-1942), 41mm (CGMP p.200; cf. DNW 47, 1159). Very fine, the small size rare (£30-40)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1377

France, Yachting, 1948, a bronze award meal by R. Delamarre, two sails being blown by zephyrs, mermaid with conch-shell below, rev. parade of sailing ships including Jason’s Argo and Columbus’ Santa Maria, centre engraved (C.V.A., 1951, Jury), 81mm (CGMP p.588). Very fine (£30-40)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1378

France, Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis, the Launch of the Paquebôt Brazza, 1948, a bronz...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1379

France, The Launch of the Jean Bart, 1950, a bronze medal by G. Guiraud, bust of Jean Bart right, ship at right, rev. battleship sailing left, 68mm (CGMP p.880; cf. BDW 2, 311). Tiny obverse rim nick at 12 o’clock, otherwise about extremely fine (£20-30)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1380

France, Sous-Marin, 1950, a bronze medal by G. Guiraud, Neptune in conning tower of submarine with sea-horses, rev. a submarine inner door, 59mm (CGMP p.881; BM Acq. 1978-82, p.56, 76; cf. BDW 5, 198). Green patina, extremely fine (£25-35)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1381

France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Antilles, 1952, a bronze medal by R. Delamarre, liner sailing right, tropical birds and plants in background, rev. females bidding adieu to sailing ship, 55mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.54, 52; cf. DNW 50, 1406). Extremely fine (£25-35)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1382

France, Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique, Launch of the Paquebôt Laënnec, 1952, a bronze medal by C. Fraisse, bust of René Laënnec three-quarters right, rev. liner sailing right, 54mm. Remains of paper label on reverse, otherwise good very fine (£25-35)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1383

France, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Flandre, 1952, a bronze medal by M. Renard, vessel sailing left, rev. seated female to right in Flemish costume, 50mm (BM Acq. 1979-82, p.59, 120; cf. DNW 49, 1091). Very fine; in original blue card box (£25-35)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1384

France, Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes, 1953, a bronze medal by R.B. Baron, facing bust of Jean Laborde, rev. arms, 59mm (cf. BDW 3, 211). Extremely fine; in original brown card box (£20-30)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1385

France, Compagnie Maritime des Chargeurs Reunis, the Launch of the Henri Poincaré, 1953, a bronze medal by Aleth Guzman [-Nageotte], bust of Henri Poincaré left, rev. ship sailing right, 50mm (cf. BDW 9, 799). Good very fine (£30-40)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1386

France, Centenary of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1955, a bronze medal by M. Renard, standing figure, rev. montage of ships, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.60, 119; cf. BDW 5, 206). Almost extremely fine; in original maroon card box (£20-30)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1387

France, Quatercentenary of the Libertes de St Tropez, 1958, a bronze medal by F. Brigaud, 16th ce...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1388

France, Launch of the Jules Verne, 1964, a bronze medal by R.B. Baron, vessel right, globe and me...

17 March 2004

Lot No 1389

France, Bateau Phenicien, c.1970, a cast bronze medal signed M. le Verrier, Phoenician galley, rev. legend in centre, 95mm. Very fine (£25-35)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1390

France, Miscellaneous medals and maritime ephemera (15), by A. David, Pagnier, Coëffin, Morlon, etc, including a restrike of Dupré’s John Paul Jones medal [15]. Many very fine (£40-60)

17 March 2004

Lot No 1391

West African States, Société Ouest Africaine d’Entreprises Maritimes, c.1960, a bronze medal, unsigned, for Arthus-Bertrand, topographical map of Africa, flag above, merchant ship below, rev. legend, 80mm; together with other maritime-related bronze medals (2) [3]. Very fine and better; first in blue case of issue (...