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Sold on 24 April 2019

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The ‘Merchant of the Islands’ Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals

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№ 966

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25 April 2019

Hammer Price:
£260

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait alone, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length figure of Vernon left, head facing, rev. Portobello harbour, three ships inside and three outside, 27mm (Adams PBv 3-C; Betts –; MI –; E 552). About extremely fine, scarce £200-£260

Provenance: Bt C. Plante February 1997