A Collection of Admiral Vernon and Related Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, a bronze or pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length facing figures of Admiral Vernon and Commodore Brown, rev. view of harbour with six ships neatly displayed, 38mm (Adams PBvb 7-L; Betts 255). Pale bronze colour, very fine £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Admiral Vernon and Related Medals, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Commodore Charles Brown (c. 1678-1753), served under Vernon