Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Restoration of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin, 1865, a bronze medal by W.T. Parkes, bust of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness left, rev. cathedral, 65mm (BHM 2846; E 1574). Some surface marks, otherwise extremely fine (£60-80)

Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness (1798-1868), brewer and restorer of St. Patrick’s Cathedral; sold with extract from DNB and a signed photograph of H. Graftan Guinness. Illustration reduced