A Collection of Admiral Vernon and Related Medals, the Property of a Gentleman
Lot 1294
Date of Auction: 25th November 2013
Sold for £100
Estimate: £150 - £200
Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, a bronze or pinchbeck medal, unsigned, half-length figure of Admiral Vernon three-quarters left, with baton, rev. view of harbour with six ships, 37mm (Adams PBv 22-S; Betts 200). Very fine with clear images, the reverse with a hint of original colour £150-200