Lot 693: France. Calvados, Orne, & Manche Fire Insurance Co. After 1880. AR jeton. Gr. Ed. Hamel, engraver.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 28 (Auction 338)

Description

France. Calvados, Orne, & Manche Fire Insurance Co. After 1880. AR jeton (36 mm, 30.98 g, 12 h). Gr. Ed. Hamel, engraver. Female standing left before city in flames, holding shield and fasces; behind, short column inscribed 1820 / CALVADOS ORNE MANCHE around, ANCIENNE / SOCIÉTÉ / D'ASSURANCES / MUTUELLES / CONTRE / L'INCENDIE in six lines within laurel wreath; below, HAMEL GR. ED. Edge: ARGENT and cornucopiae. Gailhouste 186. Nicely toned. Choice extremely fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 693
Listing #: 181905
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:50:40 PM CT
Estimate: $50

Sold Winning Bid: $35
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Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 693
Listing #: 181905
Closed: Friday, June 21, 2019 7:50:40 PM CT
Estimate: $50