British Historical Medals from the Collection of Dennis Fig

Victoria (1837-1901), Prince Albert Victor Receives the Freedom of the City of London, 1885, a bronze medal by G.G. Adams for the Corporation of London, bust right in wreath, rev. Prince and Princess of Wales watch Prince Albert receive the Freedom from the Lord Chamberlain, 77mm (BHM 3182; E 1717; Welch 20). Virtually as struck; in maroon gilt-blocked case of issue [one hinge partially detached] (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Historical Medals from the Collection of Dennis Fig.

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400 struck. Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence (1864-92), who some believe could have been the notorious criminal ‘Jack the Ripper’. The ceremony took place in the Guildhall on 29 June 1885