Coins and Historical Medals

International Exhibition, South Kensington, 1862, Prize Medal, a copper award by L.C. Wyon [after D. Maclise], similar, edge named (Christy & Co., Class XX), 77mm (Allen SK-A001; BHM 2747; E 1553). Lightly cleaned, otherwise extremely fine; in contemporary fitted case £150-£180

Christy & Co., Stockport; awarded for Hat Plush. The company still exists today and supplies the towels for the Championships at Wimbledon.