1881 Crystal Palace International Exhibition 63mm Silver Medal - By Pinches

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BHM 3107.

63mm. Silver. By J. Pinches.

Obverse with Britannia holding caduceus and key, opening the doors to the exhibition, lamb and helmet at her feet, reverse with date on tablet within wreath. Edge inscribed 'Thomas Fleming Son & Co'.

Small edge bruise at 2 o'clock on obverse otherwise Extremely Fine with the reverse having been cleaned but nonetheless a beautiful medal. Housed in original fitted case of issue which has one edge in a fragile state.

For other medals awarded to the same recipient please see here and here.

A similar example, albeit mint state, realised a hammer price of £1,600, plus an additional 24%, at DNW auction 12/02/2020 (lot 1077).