Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1097

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20 June 2001

Hammer Price:
£50

Opening of the Thames Tunnel, 1843, a white metal medal by W. Griffin, twin entrances to the tunnel, rev. Wapping tunnel entrance, 36mm (BHM 2131; Moyaux 95/30); same subject, a gilt white metal medal by J. Taylor, bust of Sir Isambard Brunel left, rev. twin entrances to the tunnel, 49mm (BHM 2135; Moyaux 93/21) [2]. First extremely fine, second nearly so (£40-60)