Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

London, Crystal Palace: International Exhibition, 1881, a silver award medal by J. Pinches, Britannia holding caduceus and key, opening the doors to the exhibition, lamb and helmet at her feet, rev. wreath, date on tablet, edge named (Pryce Jones), 63mm (Allen 1; BHM 3107). Mint state, with attractive olive tone, very rare in silver; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue by John Pinches, 27 Oxendon street, London (£150-200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Exhibition Medals in Gold and Silver from the Collection of James Spencer.

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Provenance:
DW Auction 21, 27 March 1996, lot 614.

Plate 2