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Paquebot Île de France

Location France
Year 1927
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Obverse description Three-quarter starboard view of the ocean liner Île de France underway at sea, rendered in fine relief with visible funnels, superstructure, and bow wave. The ship is depicted during its launch rigging at the shipyard. The legend 'ILE de FRANCE' appears in large letters in the lower field, with the date '1927' in the exergue and the engraver's signature 'C. GONDARD' to the lower left.
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Reverse description Detailed interior view of the grand staircase of the Île de France, depicting the Art Deco-style double staircase with ornate banisters and coffered ceiling in relief. To the right, a decorative sculptural group featuring a female figure and a stag's head flanks the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique heraldic shield bearing the 'French Line' legend. The engraver's signature 'C. GONDARD' and the company name 'Cie. Gle. Transatlantique' appear along the lower rim.
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Reverse lettering Cie Gle Transatlantique French Line C. GONDARD
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