A Collection of Historical Medals, the Property of a Gentleman


388


Christopher Wren, 1846, a copper medal by B. Wyon for the Art Union of London, bust right, rev. façade of St Paul's Cathedral, 58mm (BHM 2232; E 1411). Extremely fine


£100-£120


389


Voyage of the Junk Keying, 1848, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, port view of the junk, rev. legend in 15 lines, 45mm (BHM 2320). Two small flan flaws on reverse, otherwise brilliant, about as struck


£200-£260


390


Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, 1851, Prize Medal, a copper award by W. and L.C. Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert left, trident and dolphins in field, rev. Britannia placing a wreath on kneeling figure of Industry, attended by supporters representing the continents, edge named (A.K. Johnston, Class X), 77mm (Allen A25; BHM 2462; E 1456). Good extremely fine


£240-£300 Alexander Keith Johnston (1804-71), Scottish geographer and cartographer. See also Lots 395, 397 and 399


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