Coins and Historical Medals

Completion, 1842, white metal medals (6), by J. Davis, bust of Brunel left, rev. view of the tunnel entrance, rotherhithe entrance above, 44mm (BHM 2080); by W.J. Taylor (5), in copper, similar, rev. view of the tunnel, man on horseback at right, 62mm (BHM 2082); in white metal (4), similar, rev. cross-section view of the river, showing tunnel with ships above; similar, rev. view of the tunnel, man on horseback at right, both 48mm, similar, rev. similar but horse and cart to right, 38mm (BHM 2081, 2083, 2087); view of tunnel, rev. inscription in ten lines detailing construction history and costs (BHM 2084/5) [6]. Varied state £70-£90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Medals relating to the Thames Tunnel.

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Third bt D. Fearon; fourth bt Simmons Gallery; fifth bt Baldwin; others bt eBay