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

Fort Chagre Medals, Capture of Fort Chagre, 1740, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length figure of Vernon three-quarters left, Fort Chagre to left, rev. three ships entering Portobello harbour, three waiting outside, 33mm (Adams FCv 18-Y; Betts –; MI pl .clvii, 5). Good very fine £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: Bt H. Garrett September 1991