Lot 610
France and Belgium, Lot of Early 20th Century Plaques and Medals, (4)
Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
Description
France and Belgium, Lot of Early 20th Century Plaques and Medals, (4).
France, “Mutualité”, 1906, Silver Plaque (71x56mm/139.98gm) by L. Coudray. An old man seated right facing a blacksmith standing on the left, spirit in the background. Rev. Inscribed: A MADAME MICHEL CAHEN SOUVENIR DE LA FETE MUTUALISTE DU 10 NOVEMBRE 1906, on plate with branch and leaves around. Extremely Fine, blue/grey toning, particularly on reverse.
France, “L’Enfant Aux Roses”, 1921, Silvered Bronze Love/Marriage Plaquette (53x33mm/43.90gm) by Ovide Vencesse. Young child holding roses, in exergue, A MA PETITE SIMONE 1914‑1921. Rev. Branch of roses. Extremely Fine.
France, Dieppe (Normandy) Chamber of Commerce, 1922, Silver Medal (40mm/33.73gm) by J. Delpech. Allegory in front of the port of Dieppe and the arms of Dieppe, VILLE DE DIEPPE, signed J DELPECH. Rev. CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE DIEPPE 1922 in legend, FONDEE PAR DECRET DU 7 FEVRIER 1809 in centre, surrounded by wreath. About Extremely Fine.
Belgium, “Home of the Orphans”, Art Deco Silvered Bronze Medal (47mm/48.89gm) by Angelo Hecq (1901–1991). Woman, right, pointing the way to the orphanage, bowl to right with smoke rising. Rev. CHILD! If you are hungry, if you are cold, if your home is deserted, if affliction overwhelms you, come to the home of orphans! WE WILL LOVE YOU (translated). Extremely Fine, toned with orange hues.
