Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

United Kingdom, British Colonies and unspecified British-made Anti-Slavery Medals, Capture of Cartagena, 1741, a brass medal, unsigned, standing figure of Admiral Vernon, twin forts and a small boat either side, rev. plan of Cartagena with ships, 37mm (Adams CAv 2-B; Betts 332; MI II, 548/156). Very fine, some original brightness £90-120

Provenance: Baldwin Auction 41, 4 May 2005, lot 1496