Auction Catalogue
United Kingdom, British Colonies and unspecified British-made Anti-Slavery Medals, Capture of Cartagena, 1741, a gilt-bronze medal, unsigned, Admiral Blas kneels before Admiral Vernon, Admiral Ogle stands to right, rev. two ships entering harbour, Blas in rowing boat, 38mm (Adams CAvlo 1-B; Betts 323; MI II, 553/172). Very fine, the gilding contemporary and worn in high spots £70-90
Provenance: Baldwin Auction 33, 6-7 May, 2003, lot 1299
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