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Sold on 24 April 2019

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

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№ 1058

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25 April 2019

Hammer Price:
£380

Havana Medals, Proposed Attack on Havana, 1741, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, Vernon standing left with cannon by feet, Havana to left, ship to right, rev. Portobello harbour, one ship inside and five outside, 37mm (Adams HAv 1-B; Betts 314; MI pl. clix, 5). Extremely fine £300-£400

Provenance: Bt R. Vlack April 1994