Coins and Historical Medals

Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, 1851, Prize Medal, a copper award by W. and L.C. Wyon, conjoined busts of Victoria and Prince Albert left, trident and dolphins in field, rev. Britannia placing a wreath on kneeling figure of Industry, attended by supporters representing the continents, edge named (J.C. & J. Field, Class XXIX), 77mm (Allen A25; BHM 2462; E 1456). Some light contact marks and minor surface staining, otherwise about extremely fine £150-£200

John, Charles and John Field, Upper Marsh, Lambeth, London, manufacturers of candles, sealing wax and scented soap products. See Lot 761