Lot 612, 1 Mar 00
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| Collection: |
GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS, 1851 (A Collection) |
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British Historical Medals |
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A COLLECTION OF 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS |
| Estimate: |
£40-£60 |
| Hammer Price: |
£160 |
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Description
Exhibitor’s Medals, 1851 (7), in bronze, by W. Wyon, similar, edge inscribed (United Kingdom, Class 17, No.158; Class 19, No.197 and Class 30, No.119; Class 19, No.281; Class 19, No.379; Class 20, No.9; Class 20, No.84; Class 30, No.10), all 44mm (BHM 2463; E 1462) [7]. Generally very fine, one or two better; fourth in half of original maroon case of issue (£40-60)
Footnote
London-related issues. 1st awarded to Jane and Robert Leighton, Harp Alley, Shoe Lane, bookbinders; 2nd awarded to John Keir Harvey, Ely Place, Holborn, for designs for fabrics and carpets; 3rd awarded to James and George Rolls & Son, Lower Kennington Lane, floor-cloth manufacturers; 4th awarded to the Lady Mayoress (1850) for a Berlin wool carpet designed by John W. Papworth, Gt Marlborough Street; 5th awarded to Price & Harvey, Pilgrim Street, Ludgate Hill, bonnet manufacturers; 6th awarded to James Holmes & Co, Regent Street, manufacturers of cloaks and shawls; 7th awarded to the Government School of Design, Somerset House, for designs for carpets and drapery. Further details sold with the lot
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