A rare 1903 Gordon Bennett Race enamel lapel badge formerly the property of Harry Smith, Managing Director of Rover Cars
London, 30 October
Lot sold
USD 382 - 510
GBP 300 - 400 (listed)
Estimate
USD 382 - 510
GBP 300 - 400 (listed)
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TypeAutomobilia
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Lot number70
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Location
Description
A rare 1903 Gordon Bennett Race enamel lapel badge formerly the property of Harry Smith, Managing Director of Rover Cars, green enamel on gilt metal lettered 'Mecredy-Percy Camp Ardscull 1903 Gordon Bennett Race', 23mm diameter, together with two other enamel lapel badges owned by Harry Smith comprising: 'The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders' a rare council member's lapel badge, three colour enamel on white metal by D. G. Collins of London, 25mm high and 'The Cycle & Motor Cycle Manufacturers Union' committee member's badge, three colour enamel on gilt metal hallmarked Birmingham 1911 by Vaughton, 33mm high.
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Bonhams 1793
101 New Bond Street
London
W1S 1SR
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