Lot 387
Victoria (1837-1901), International Exhibition, South Kensington, 1862, Bois Durci commemorative medal by T Canu.
Ancient, British & World Coins| C26002
Auction: 30 March 2026 at 10:30 GMT
Description
Britannia honouring the standing figures of medicine and science and arts and industry, two Putti in foreground, 149mm., 286.82gm. (Allen –; cf. DW 18, 385). Extremely Fine, nicely patinated but some rims chipped, very rare.
Footnote
These were manufactured by Messrs Talrich and Latry, and the names of both are found amongst the exhibitors, including for Class IV, 'Animal and Vegetable Substances used in Manufacture’.
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