A Collection of 1851 Great Exhibition Medals

A COLLECTION OF 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS, Exhibitor’s Medals, 1851 (3), in bronze, by W. Wyon, similar, edge inscribed (United Kingdom, Class 6, No.244; Class 16, No.137; Class 22, No.556), all 44mm (BHM 2463; E 1462) [3]. First very fine, others about extremely fine and better; last in original maroon case of issue (£30-40)

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

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East Anglia-related issues. 1st awarded to J. Church, Chelmsford, manufacturer of model lathes; 2nd awarded to the Athenæum Boot & Shoe Warehouse, Norwich, footwear manufacturers; 3rd awarded to Jeremiah William Gidney, East Dereham, inventor and manufacturer of draught-free doors, fences, gates etc. Further details sold with the lot