A Collection of 1851 Great Exhibition Medals

A COLLECTION OF 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS, Exhibitor’s Medals, 1851 (2), in bronze, by W. Wyon, similar, edge inscribed (United Kingdom, Class 5, No.152; Class 27, No.99, W.E. Outside), both 44mm (BHM 2463; E 1462) [2]. Extremely fine and nicely patinated, an attractive pair (£30-40)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of 1851 Great Exhibition Medals.

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Scotland-related issues. 1st awarded to E. Elder, Royal Adelaide Steamer, Leith, inventor of a model of an oscillating marine steam engine; 2nd awarded to the Grangemouth Coal Co, Grangemouth, manufacturers of fireclay articles – the terminology on themedal refers to the West Enclosure Outside. Further details sold with the lot