Auction Catalogue

30 November 2000

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. British and World Paper Money.

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 564

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30 November 2000

Hammer Price:
£240

Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, 1847, a bronze medal by J. Davis, the obverse from the Treaty of Nankin medal, British officers exchanging a treaty with mandarins, Peace in background and Fame above, reverse view of the Parliament buildings, River Thames in foreground, 64mm (BHM 2292). Good very fine, patinated, rare (£40-50)

Although the new House of Lords was opened on 15 Apr. 1847, it was not until 4 Nov. 1852 that the new House of Commons was consecrated