A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector

Duke of Clarence Appointed Lord High Admiral, 1827, a copper-gilt medal by J. Henning Sr, bust right, reverse Britannia standing on foreshore, ships behind, 65mm (BHM 1296; E 1192). Very fine, rare (£50-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Historical Medals - The Property of a European Collector.

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Following the death of Frederick, Duke of York, on 5 January 1827, the Duke of Clarence (later William IV), became heir to the throne and was appointed Lord High Admiral of England, a title he was forced to resign a year later following criticism from the Duke of Wellington.

John Henning (1771-1851), Scottish sculptor and wax modeller; the medal was published by S. Parker of London