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Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, 1847, a bronze medal by J. Davis, the obverse from the Treaty of Nankin medal, British officers exchanging a treaty with mandarins, Peace in background and Fame above, reverse view of the Parliament buildings, River Thames in foreground, 64mm (BHM 2292). Good very fine, patinated, rare (£40-50)
Although the new House of Lords was opened on 15 Apr. 1847, it was not until 4 Nov. 1852 that the new House of Commons was consecrated
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