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

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, 37mm (Adams PBv 44-UU; Betts 211; MI pl. clv, 13). Very fine, scarce £150-£180

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Merchant of the Islands’ Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals.

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Provenance: J.J. Ford Jr Collection, Part 13, Stack’s Auction (New York), 16 January 2006, lot 537 [from Florange 1974]