Lot 1986

Sale 101 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

S.S.British Trade, World Trade Exhibition 1922, enamel badge mounted on the lid of a small brass container, inside is a carved ivory image of the Arc de Triomphe set into a brass, oval frame as a brooch. Very fine. (2)

In 1922 a London syndicate fitted out the RMS Orontes and renamed it SS British Trader to be a travelling British trade exhibition to tour the world advertising the manufactures and other products of Great Britain and the Empire.

Estimate
$50
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$40

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