The Collection of Wiltshire Coins, Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by the late David Ward

Historical Medals, Salisbury Parliamentary Elections, 1832, copper medals (2), unsigned, from the honble d. pleydell bouverie as a token of esteem and regard, rev. the elective franchise was exercised for the first time by the citizens of salisbury, etc, both 40mm (BHM 1642) [2]. One very fine, other good fine £40-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Wiltshire Coins, Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by the late David Ward.

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The Hon. Duncombe Pleydell Bouverie (1780-1850), Vice-Admiral of the Blue, November 1846; entered the Royal Navy Academy, Portsmouth, January 1793; served as a volunteer, then midshipman; commissioned as a lieutenant, February 1799, travelled to the Cape of Good Hope; as captain he was involved in numerous engagements with the enemy in the West Indies and Labrador in the first decade of the 19th century, although he was not a recipient of the Naval General Service medal; MP for Downton 1806-7, Salisbury 1828-32 and 1833-5; Colonel of Marines July 1830