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

Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait and icons, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, 37mm (Adams PBvi 3-C; Betts –; MI –); a copper medal, unsigned, 37mm (Adams PBvi 13-Q; Betts –; MI –); a copper medal, unsigned, 40mm (Adams PBvi 16-W; Betts 236; MI –); a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, 38mm (Adams PBvi 17-Z; Betts –; MI –); a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, 37mm (Adams PBvi 18-CC; Betts 240; MI –); a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, 37mm (Adams PBvi 23-MM; Betts 230; MI –) [6]. Varied state, one with letter or symbol engraved in obverse field £200-£300

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: First P. Flanagan Collection, Stack’s/Bowers Auction (New York), 16 November 2011, lot 5218 (part); third Stack’s Auction (New York), 15 January 2002, lot 294; fourth bt R. Williams November 2003; fifth bt H. Betts June 1999; last bt A. Davisson January 2002