Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Inauguration of the Havana Waterworks, 1858, an oval copper medal, fountain depicting Neptune in shell sea-chariot, shield of arms incorporated, rev. legend in many lines naming Captain General of Cuba Don José de la Concha, Governor the Marquez de la Habana, Count O’Reilly and many other dignitaries, 65 x 56mm. Nearly extremely fine £120-150

Provenance: H.X. Boosel Collection, Rarcoa Auction 16 (Chicago), 28-9 April 1972, lot 933