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

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№ 974

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25 April 2019

Hammer Price:
£220

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait alone, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, rev. six ships entering Portobello harbour, 38mm (Adams PBv 25-U; Betts 201; MI –). Minor deposit on reverse, otherwise extremely fine £150-£180

Provenance: Bt C. Plante July 2003