Lot 567

Description

Capt James Cook, R.N. 1728-1779, Death of Captain Cook Discoverer of Australia, in silver (44mm) (Klenman 117), by C.A.Holman for John Pinches, obverse, bust of Cook half facing, reverse, a fallen Captain Cook with rifle and with a native man standing over him, in Jon Pinches case. Two identical medals in case, the case with foxing on lid lining and the medals proof-like toned uncirculated. (2)

Ex Philip Benjamin Collection.