Auction Catalogue

13 July 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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№ 1675 x

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13 July 2011

Hammer Price:
£880

United Kingdom, British Colonies and unspecified British-made Anti-Slavery Medals, Capture of St Eustatius, Saba and St Martins, 1781, a copper medal, unsigned, uniformed bust of Admiral Rodney three-quarters right, wearing tricorn hat, rev. seven ships moored in harbour, 36mm (BHM 235; E 788). Usual flaw through n of rodney, otherwise very fine and an especially well preserved example £150-200

Provenance: NASCA Auction 65 (New York), 3 May 1987, lot 1875