Alexander Davison’s Medal for The Nile 1798, bronze-gilt, unmounted, inscribed in the reverse field ‘James Boulter Minotaur’, edge a little rubbed, probably from a mount, minor verdigris, otherwise very fine £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The James Fox Collection of Naval Awards.

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Dix Noonan Webb, February 2015.

James Boulter (also recorded as Bolter) is shown on the books of H.M.S. Minotaur as an Able Seaman, born in Plymouth, who entered the ship on 1 October 1796, aged 22. Captain Louis of the Minotaur was personally thanked by Nelson for the assistance he gave to the flagship.