Lot 512
George V, RMS Queen Mary Maiden Voyage, bronze medal (70mm/171.60gm) 1936 by G. Bayes (Royal Mint for Cunard White Star).

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
£102
Description
George V, RMS Queen Mary Maiden Voyage, bronze medal (70mm/171.60gm) 1936 by G. Bayes (Royal Mint for Cunard White Star). Starboard view, dolphins in waves. Rev, New York skyline seen through the old Bargate in Southampton (Eimer 2036; BHM 4282). Good Extremely Fine, toned.
Footnote
Gilbert Bayes (1872‑1953), a leading figure in the New Sculpture Movement prior to the First World War, who turned his talents to many subjects. In December 2007, he was honoured when a Blue Plaque was unveiled at his former home in St John’s Wood, London.

