British and World Historical Medals

France, 50e Anniversaire de la Fondation de la Maison Christofle, 1892, a plated bronze portion of the triptych plaque by L.-O. Roty, figure of Industry, rev. metal-worker, 57 x 28mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.89); Orphée, 1899, a bronze medal by M.-A.-L. Coudray (Offert par Musica, Tournoi International, 1903), 68mm (CGMP p.100; BM Acq 1983-1987, p.18, 28); Inauguration of the Bains d’Evian, 1902, a plated bronze plaque by F.-C.-V. de Vernon, 64 x 44mm (PBE 975; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.50, 193; BDM VI, 240); Maréchal Joffre, 1914, a bronze medal by H.-E. Nocq, 68mm (CGMP p.292; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.22, 101); together with an openwork silver brooch by E.H. Becker, 60 x 50mm [5]. Last fine, others generally extremely fine; third and fourth in cases of issue £80-100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of the Revd. John Watson.

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