Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

FRANCE, Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, the Launch of the Liberté, c. 1950, a bronze medal by J. Vernon for Le Medaillier, 50mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, p.61, 144; cf. DNW 137, 568); Centenaire du Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, 1955, a bronze medal by M. Renard, 68mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.60, 119; cf. DNW 173, 491) [2]. Very fine and better; second in black card box of issue [this slightly distressed] £40-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Dr Edith Greenwood (†1987).

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