Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Matanzas Exposition, 1881, medals by Messler for Ruiz & Co [Havana] (2), in plated bronze and white metal, Indian Princess holds wreath over emblems of arts, industry and trade, a mountain beyond, rev. exhibition building, both 50mm [2]. Very fine or nearly so, silvering on former rubbed £100-150

Provenance: First bt I. Rudman April 1999; second bt I. Rudman March 2002