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

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№ 977

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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, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, rev. six ships entering Portobello harbour, 38mm (Adams PBv 27-W; Betts –; MI –). Extremely fine, scarce £300-£400

Provenance: G.M. Requa Collection; Norweb Collection, Stack’s Auction (Baltimore), 7-8 November 2006, lot 2161