Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1648

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17 December 2007

Hammer Price:
£70

India, Calcutta International Exhibition, 1883-4, a silver award medal, unsigned, crowned head of Queen Victoria left, rev. wreath, un-named, 51mm (Pudd. 883.2.2; cf. DNW 68, 1777). Brilliant and virtually as struck, uneven tone; in original maroon gilt-blocked case of issue (£50-70)