Coins and Historical Medals

AUSTRIA, International Exposition, Vienna, 1873, a copper medal for Verdienste by J. Tautenhayn, 70mm (Hauser 2915); BELGIUM, International Exposition, Brussels, 1897, a copper award medal by J. Lagae for Wolfers Frès, named (5 Diplomas J.C & J. Field Limited, Lambeth, London) 70mm (BDM III, 267-8); CHILE, International Exposition, 1875, a bronze award medal by A. Dubois, 68mm (BDM I, 631); FRANCE, Exposition Universelle, 1867, a silver award medal by H. Ponscarme, named (J.C. & J. Field) 51mm (Divo 541; Collignon 1914; BDM IV, 658); together with a gilt white metal medal for the Brighton Aquarium Exhibition, 1903 [5]. Very fine and better; fourth in fitted wooden case
£150-£200

John, Charles and John Field, Upper Marsh, Lambeth, London, manufacturers of candles, sealing wax and scented soap products. See Lot 679