Lot Archive

Lot

№ 182

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28 July 1993

Hammer Price:
£520

TAYLEUR FUND FOR THE SUCCOUR OF SHIPWRECKED STRANGERS, silver (To HenryE. Crout, H.M.S. Edgar, for Distinguished Gallantry in saving of life in the River Mersey 19th Septr. 1863. The Rt. Honble. Lord Talbot de Malahide, Chairman) old repair to suspension, otherwise very fine and rare

Of approximately 25 recipients known to have been awarded the Tayleur Fund Medal, the award to Henry Crout is unique for this rescue. Ex Stansfield Collection.