British and World Historical Medals

Proposed Coronation, 1937, a set of three medals by L.E. Pinches, in gold, silver and bronze, all 35mm, the gold 18ct, 30.30g (Giordano 251b, 251d, 251e; BHM 4294). Virtually mint state; in rectangular black leather fitted case of issue and one of only two such sets £700-900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Leon Morel Collection of Medals of Edward VIII.

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A typed certificate from John Pinches states, "One of two only pattern sets of three medals in 18kt gold, .925 silver and bronze, commemorating the coronation of King Edward VIII on May 12th 1937. (Issue of this design cancelled due to the King's abdication)." A pencilled note initialled ERP (Ernest Richard Pinches, 1874-1950), adds "Gold & Silver not sent for assay"