Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 292 | Auction date: 6 March 2024 |
Lot number: 146 Price realized: 10 GBP (Approx. 13 USD / 12 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals Flourat, Daniel (French, 1928-1968); b. Paris FRANCE, Usine Maremotrice de la Rance, La Richardais [The Rance Tidal Power Plant], 1966, a bronze medal by D. Flourat, aerial view of the Rance tidal power plant, road bridge from Saint Malo to Dinard in distance, rev. surrealist image of a turbine being driven by water, edge impressed 1966 bronze and cornucopia, 68mm, 220.91g. Extremely fine, dark patina £25-£35 --- The Rance plant, on which work commenced in 1963, was opened by Charles de Gaulle on 26 November 1966; the road crossing was completed the following year. |