Auction Catalogue
EGYPT, Opening of the Suez Canal, 1869, a white metal medal, unsigned, bust of Isma’il Pasha three-quarters left, rev. bird’s eye view of canal, legends in Arabic and French, 37mm (Fonrobert 5258). Very fine; with integral suspension loop £40-60
Provenance: A.N. Vayle Collection [from J. Schimmel October 1989]
Share This Page