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Sold on 1 December 2020

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A Collection of British Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman

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Lot

№ 1313

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2 December 2020

Hammer Price:
£650

Battle of Nieuport, 1600, a cast silver medal, unsigned [by G. van Bijlaer], armoured horseman riding right, battle scene behind, rev. fort under siege, 55mm, 37.51g (MI I, 174/171; E 72). Traces of mounting at top, otherwise good very fine
£300-£400

Provenance: Coins & Medals presented to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester’s Red Cross and St. John Fund, Glendining Auction, 19 May 1943, lot 21