The Collection of Art Medals formed by Dr Edith Greenwood (†1987)

Sir John Pope-Hennessy, 1888 [struck 1890], a bronze medal by L.-O. Roty, bust right, rev. seated female figure of Mauritius waving to a departing steamer, arms of Mauritius at left, 69mm (Roty Compagnonnage p.91; Coll. R. Marx 26; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.271, 75; BDM V, 232; BHM 3360; E 1746). Extremely fine £90-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Art Medals formed by Dr Edith Greenwood (†1987).

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Sir John Pope-Hennessy, KCMG (1834-91), b Ballyhennessy, co Cork; educ. Queen’s College, Dublin; MP for King’s County, 1859-65; Governor of Labuan 1867-71; Governor of the Gold Coast 1872-3; Governor of the Bahamas 1873-4; Governor of Barbados and the Windward Islands 1875-6; Governor of Hong Kong 1877-83; Governor of Mauritius 1883-9; MP for North Kilkenny 1890-1