Lot Archive

Lot

№ 403

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26 June 1996

Estimate: £120–£150

Brazil, Foundation Stone of the New Hospital at Rio de Janeiro Laid, 1840, silver medal by G. Azevedo, bust of Peter II left, reverse frontal elevation of hospital, LANÇOU A PEDRA FUNDAMENTAL DO NOVO HOSPITAL DA SANTA CASA DA MISERICORDIA, 51mm (Brettauer 2962; Meili 94; BDM I, 96). Better than very fine and toned, very rare (£120-150)

Illustrated as Lot 639 in D & W 21.