Auction Catalogue

25 & 26 June 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 538

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26 June 2008

Hammer Price:
£350

Borough of Portsmouth Tribute Medal, 27mm., silver and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 1902, rev. impressed, ‘Naval Brigade, South Africa 1899-1900, North China 1900’, ref. Hibbard A21, rev. 2, lacks suspension ring; Presentation Silver Box, circular, approx. 70mm. dia., hinged lid engraved with the shield of ‘Lloyds’ and inscribed, ‘Lloyd’s 7th May 1900’, hallmarks for Birmingham 1899, first very fine; last in good condition (2) £180-220

A label affixed to the box reads, ‘Presentation box to H.M.S. Powerful re. S.A. War at Portsmouth Town Hall April 1900’.