Auction Catalogue
Portobello Medals with Vernon’s portrait alone, Capture of Portobello, 1739, a pinchbeck medal, unsigned, three-quarter length figure of Vernon left, rev. six ships entering Portobello harbour, 39mm (Adams PBv 30-AA; Betts 213; MI –). Very fine, scarce £100-£120
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Merchant of the Islands’ Collection of Admiral Vernon Medals.
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Provenance: Bt D. Fearon August 2004
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