Medals Related To Canals and Shipping from the Stanley Holland Collection

Sweden, Opening of the Western Part of the Göta Canal, 1822, a copper medal by H. Gube, bust of Carl XIV right, rev. two bearded male figures clasp forearms above boat, lock-gate and shipping in background, 50mm (BEH 32; BDM II, 333). About extremely fine £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals Related To Canals and Shipping from the Stanley Holland Collection.

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Provenance: C. Hadfield Collection, Glendining Auction, 17 November 1988, lot 366 (part)