25th Apr, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR)
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[M] A LARGE COMMEMORATIVE BRONZE MEDAL COMMEMORATING THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE R.M.S. QUEEN MARY, 1936
A LARGE COMMEMORATIVE BRONZE MEDAL STRUCK BY THE ROYAL MINT COMMEMORATING THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE R.M.S. QUEEN MARY, 1936
signed by Gilbert Bayes, 1936, obverse, starboard view of ship with dolphins in waves, reverse, the New York skyline seen through the Old Bargate in Southampton -- 70mm., in green leather case of issue and white card protective box; together with a small aluminium medal issued by The Daily Record commemorates her and shows George V and Queen Mary on the obverse and a ship portrait on the reverse
(2)
Literature: Brown, Laurence, British Historical Medals 1760-1960, 3 vols., London 1980-1995, nos. 4282 & 4247.
Sold for £372
Estimated at £180 - £220
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A LARGE COMMEMORATIVE BRONZE MEDAL STRUCK BY THE ROYAL MINT COMMEMORATING THE MAIDEN VOYAGE OF THE R.M.S. QUEEN MARY, 1936
signed by Gilbert Bayes, 1936, obverse, starboard view of ship with dolphins in waves, reverse, the New York skyline seen through the Old Bargate in Southampton -- 70mm., in green leather case of issue and white card protective box; together with a small aluminium medal issued by The Daily Record commemorates her and shows George V and Queen Mary on the obverse and a ship portrait on the reverse
(2)
Literature: Brown, Laurence, British Historical Medals 1760-1960, 3 vols., London 1980-1995, nos. 4282 & 4247.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR), 25th Apr, 2023
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Mercantile (Sail & Yachting) 1-75
Mercantile (Steam) 76-132
Naval (Sail) 133-237
Naval (Steam) 238-294
Navigational & Scientific Instruments 295-353
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