Auction Catalogue

20 June 2001

Starting at 10:30 AM

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

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

Lot

№ 1099

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20 June 2001

Estimate: £40–£60

Victoria (1837-1901), Opening of the Houses of Parliament, 1847, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, bust of Victoria right, rev. view of the Parliament buildings, River Thames in foreground, 74mm (BHM 2295; E 1413); 50th Anniversary of Stockport Sunday School, 1855, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, frontal elevation of building, rev. legend in wreath, 53mm (BHM –); Treaty of Paris Commemorated at Peterborough, 1856, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, Britannia seated with British lion, rev. arms, 38mm; Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 1863, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, conjoined busts right, rev. legend in wreath, 38mm (BHM 2768); National Thanksgiving for the Prince of Wales, 1872, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, bust three-quarters left, rev. legend below Eye of Providence, 44mm (BHM 2925, note) [5]. Fine and better, all but the first pierced as if for wearing (£40-60)