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A COLLECTION OF 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION MEDALS, Exhibitor’s Medals, 1851 (3), in bronze, by W. Wyon, similar, edge inscribed (United Kingdom, Class 20, No.97; Class 22, No.251; Class 26, No.132), all 44mm (BHM 2463; E 1462) [3]. First brilliant and practically as struck, second extremely fine, last very fine; first in original maroon case of issue [broken] (£30-40)

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

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Midlands-related issues. 1st awarded to R. & J. Musson, Nottingham, manufacturers of silk and embroidered gloves; 2nd awarded to Samuel Taylor, New Canal Street, Birmingham, manufacturer of bellows; 3rd awarded to Messrs Foothorape, Showell & Shenton, Birmingham, manufacturers of ladies’ work-tables, jewel boxes and other female accoutrements. Further details sold with the lot