Auction Catalogue

20 June 2001

Starting at 10:30 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins. Tokens, Tickets and Passes. Historical and Art Medals. British and World Paper Money. Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

The Regus Conference Centre  12 St James Square  London  SW1Y 4RB

Lot

№ 1097

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20 June 2001

Hammer Price:
£50

Opening of the Thames Tunnel, 1843, a white metal medal by W. Griffin, twin entrances to the tunnel, rev. Wapping tunnel entrance, 36mm (BHM 2131; Moyaux 95/30); same subject, a gilt white metal medal by J. Taylor, bust of Sir Isambard Brunel left, rev. twin entrances to the tunnel, 49mm (BHM 2135; Moyaux 93/21) [2]. First extremely fine, second nearly so (£40-60)