Auction Catalogue

10 May 2007

Starting at 1:30 PM

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Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 369

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10 May 2007

Hammer Price:
£320

British Historical Medals, Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened, 1869, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams, coronetted bust of Victoria left, rev. City shield dividing views of both bridges, figures of Londinia and Britannia at sides, 76mm (BHM 2906; E 1604; Welch 11); City of London School, 1882, a bronze medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, 77mm (BHM 3133; E 1690); Maiden Voyage of the RMS Queen Mary, 1936, a bronze medal by G. Bayes, 70mm (BHM 4282; E 2036); together with other British and World medals, in silver (7), base metal (62) [72]. Second virtually as struck and in original Wyon case of issue, first and third about extremely fine, others in varied state, four in cases (£180-220)