Auction Catalogue

19 June 2002

Starting at 12:00 PM

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

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 737

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19 June 2002

Hammer Price:
£25

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)