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

Fort Chagre Medals, Capture of Fort Chagre, 1740, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon facing, tree to left, Fort Chagre and small ship to right, rev. six ships outside Portobello harbour, 37mm (Adams FCv 6-H; Betts –; MI –). Very fine, scarce £120-£150

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