World Medals: Dammann, Paul-Marcel (French, 1885-1939), and Arthus-Bertrand (Paris, 1803-present) FRANCE, 25e anniversaire de la Compagnie Parisienne de Distribution d’Éléctricité, 1932, an Art Déco silver medal by P.-M. Dammann for Arthus-Bertrand, facing female head with flame-like hair, rays behind, rev. female figure in cloak and long dress standing to right, rays from her outstretched hands pouring over the city of Paris, edge impressed argent and with two foundry marks, 64mm, 130.06g (Maier 319 [Sale, lot 1106]; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl. 54, 62; cf. Kölner 16, 1687; cf. iNumis MBS 48, 1371; cf. Silich I, 101). One of the classic Art Déco medallic images, extremely fine; in original maroon card box £150-£200 Provenance: Bt Münz Zentrum Rheinland. In order to unify and simplify the development of the electricity sector and its access in Paris, an agreement was reached in September 1907 between several concessionaires, whose work was consolidated with the founding of the C.P.D.E. in January 1914. The company ceased to produce electricity in 1930 and thence focused solely on its distribution