Historical and Art Medals

Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length uniformed bust of Admiral Vernon, standing half-left, long staff in his left hand, sword clearly visible and still within its hilt, rev. six ships within the harbour of Portobello, 40mm (Betts 188; MI II, –). Very fine and attractive, excellent surfaces, with some minor traces of original colour still evident (£120-150)