A Collection of 1851 Great Exhibition Medals

A COLLECTION OF 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS, Exhibitor’s Medals, 1851 (3), in bronze, by W. Wyon, bust of Prince Albert left, reverse globe, edge inscribed (United Kingdom, Class I, No. 510; Class 22, No. 123; Class 22, No. 524), all 44mm (BHM 2463; E 1462) [3]. First extremely fine, second brilliant and as struck, last about extremely fine; last two in original maroon cases of issue (£35-50)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of 1851 Great Exhibition Medals.

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North Country-related issues. 1st awarded to William Wallace & T. Cowper, Nenthead, Alston, Northumberland, proprietors of a lead mine at Little Eggleshope, Teesdale; 2nd awarded to Gilbert Bros, Sheffield, razor manufacturers; 3rd awarded to Guest & Chrimes, Rotherham Brassworks, manufacturersof a rather superior crimson velvet-covered water closet and a large variety of plumb ware in brass. Further details sold with the lot