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British, Opening of the Crystal Palace, 1854, a bronze medal by J. Pinches, female figure opening symbolic doors, rev. frontal elevation of the exhibition building, 64mm (Allen 1854/090; BHM 2549; E 1487a); Handel Centenary Festival, 1859, a bronze medal by W.J. Taylor, bust left, rev. legend within wreath, edge named (Superintendent Gernon), 51mm (Allen 1859/010; BHM 2656; E 1527) [2]. First about very fine, second extremely fine and patinated; latter in original maroon case (£60-70)