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

Portobello Medals with Multiple Portraits, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figures of Vernon and Brown facing each other, rev. Portobello harbour, three ships inside and three outside, 37mm (Adams PBvb 4-G; Betts -; MI pl. clv, 7). Very fine £100-£120

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: Bt C. Plante July 2003