COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS BY SUBJECT, Maritime, The RMS Queen Mary, Maiden Voyage, Bronze Medal, by Gilbert Bayes (Royal Mint for Cunard White Star), 1936, starboard view, dolphins in waves, rev New York skyline seen through the old Bargate in Southampton, 70mm, in green leather case of issue and outer white card box (BHM 4282; Eimer 2036). Mint state.
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.
Estimate: £200-250