Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1214

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6 July 2005

Hammer Price:
£55

The Chinese Exhibition, 1843, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, bust of Chun Ah-You in oriental costume, rev. legend in 14 lines, 45mm (BHM 2107). Very fine (£40-60)

The celebrated collection of Chinese art and treasures formed by Nathan Dunn of Philadelphia during a 12-year residence in China was exhibited in London and Liverpool in 1842 and 1843