Historical Medals

Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, 1851, Prize Medal, a copper award by W. and L.C. Wyon, conjoined heads 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 (A. Handyside, Class XXII), 77mm (Allen HP-A010; BHM 2462; E 1456). Extremely fine; in fitted case £300-£400

A. Handyside, Derby; awarded for Cast Iron Fountain