1927, France. CENTENARY OF THE BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT RUN BY VICTOR AND THERESE CANALE. By H. Dropsy. Bronze hexagonal 53mm. Obv: Facing half-figure of Victor Canale holding a large medal. Rev: Two circular compartments, one showing a medal engraver, the other: coins and tools. $125. Sorry, SOLD ————– This medal was struck to commemorate the centenary of the firm run by Victor and Th?r?se Canale. It was established by C. Durant at 37 quai de l?Horloge, Paris, in 1827. It was later taken over by Auguste Godard and in 1912 was taken over by Victor Canale. The firm issued medals and plaquettes by such notables as Roty, Dropsy, Schwab and Desvignes———- Henry Dropsy was born in Paris on January 21, 1885, into a family of sculptors. He learned his craft under his father Jean-Baptiste ?mile Dropsy. He later studied at l??cole Sup?rieure des Beaux Arts. He was a professor of medal engraving at the school for many years. Dropsy became a member of the Institut in 1942 and a member of the Commission Administrative and of the Commission du Dictionaire. He created many medals. A large collection of his work is held at the Monnaie de Paris, which put on a special exhibition of his medals in 1964, the catalogue for which remains a standard reference. His earliest works are in the art nouveau style. His style evolved considerably over his long career. Dropsy died at Veneux-Les-Sablon on November 2, 1969.