Lot 610

Sale 80 · Important Australian, New Zealand & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Horticultural Society of London, Banksian medal, in silver (38mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1041; Eimer 1138) 'Presented to/ S.P. Edwards Esqr./for/cucumbers/ Exhibited July 10/1841' (3mm thick flan). Another, as last 'To/ Mr M. Henderson/ for various Exhibitions/ To November/ 1843' another similar but 2.5mm thick 'To/R. Darwin esq/ for/ Fuchsias/ 1st July/ 1853'. Toned extremely fine; good very fine; polished extremely fine. (3)

The first ex Spink Australia Sale 31 (lot 1340 part) and all ex L.R. Smith Collection.

Estimate
$200
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$380

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