Auction Catalogue

11 July 2006

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 2343

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11 July 2006

Hammer Price:
£50

Victoria (1837-1901), London International Exhibition, Crystal Palace, 1884, a copper medal by J. Pinches and Fisch, Britannia holding caduceus and key, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (R. Fletcher & Son), 63mm (Allen 5; BHM 3174); Alexandra Palace Industrial Exhibition, 1885, a gilt-bronze award medal by J.F. Wright, frontal elevation of the Palace, rev. legend, un-named, 48mm (BHM 3196; Allen Pt 2) [2]. Very fine and better, first with tiny reverse rim nick, second rare but with test mark on edge (£40-60)

For another medal awarded to R. Fletcher & Son, see lot 2668