Great British Historical Medals
Lot 1432 SESSION 9 (4.30PM WEDNESDAY 14TH APRIL) Great British Historical Medals
Estimate $120
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LONDON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, Crystal Palace, 1884, in bronze (63mm) (BHM 3174), by Pinches and A Fisch, obverse, a muse holding a caduceus and key opening the doors to the Crystal Palace through which can be seen some of the exhibits, a lamb to the left and Corinthian helmet to right, reverse, name and date of exhibition within a wreath, edge impressed, "Duke & Son". Toned very fine.
Ex Alan McRae Collection.^Duke & Son was awarded the medal for their cricket apparatus which included balls, bats and clothing.^See also lots E3137, 3138, 3139, 3140 and 3158.
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