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№ 1305

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25 November 2013

Hammer Price:
£100

Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, a bronze or pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length facing figures of Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown, rev. view of harbour with six ships neatly displayed, 38mm (Adams PBvb 7-L; Betts 255). Pale bronze colour, very fine £150-200

Commodore Charles Brown (c. 1678-1753), served under Vernon