Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1470

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30 June 2004

Hammer Price:
£10

George III (1760-1820), The Munificence of Viscount Dudley and Ward, 1817, a white metal medal, unsigned [perhaps by T. Hancock], draped bust right, rev. legend in five lines within wreath, 54mm (BHM 952; E 1100). Light scuffing both sides, very fine (£20-30)

William Dudley, 3rd Viscount Dudley and Ward (1750-1823), renowned for his benevolence to public and private charities, particularly in Staffordshire