Commemorative Medals, British, The RMS Queen Mary, Maiden Voyage, bronze medal, 1936, by Gilbert Bayes (for Royal Mint), starboard view, dolphins in waves, rev. New York skyline seen through the old Bargate in Southampton, 70mm, in green leather case of issue, extremely fine
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.
(140-180 GBP)