Lot 2056
Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes
Description
France, Ascent in Captive Balloon of Henry Giffard 1878, in bronze (51mm), obverse view of tethered balloon above a panorama of Paris, reverse legend; another dated 1879, in gilt bronze (36mm); Ascent of Eiffel Tower 1889, in bronze and gilt bronze (42mm) by Trotin, obverse Eiffel Tower shown next to other world landmarks, reverse legend; Paris Universal Exhibition 1878, in bronze (51mm) by Oudine, reverse view of Palais du Trocadero. First very fine, others extremely fine. (5)
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $80