The Claremont Collection of Historical Medals

Duke of Marlborough, 1742, a copper medal by J.A. Dassier, armoured bust right, rev. legend, 55mm (Eisler 331; MI II, 568/202; E 568). Very fine £40-£50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Claremont Collection of Historical Medals.

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Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (1706-58), inherited the title on the death of his aunt Henrietta, 2nd Duchess of Marlborough, the mother of the Duchess of Newcastle. He would have been a regular visitor to Claremont