Lot Archive

Lot

№ 242

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1 June 1994

Estimate: £60–£80

George III (1760-1820), George III, William Beckford, 1770, silver medal [by J. Kirk], bust right, reverse Justice holding scales and cap of Liberty, 35mm (BHM 142). Very fine, extremely rare in silver; ex O'Byrne collection

William Beckford (1705-1770), was born in Jamaica, his father being Governor of the Colony. He was an M.P. for the City of London and elected Lord Mayor on two occasions