Triton XIX, Lot: 2781. Estimate $3000. Sold for $9500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

INDIA, Colonial. British India. George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston, with Mary Curzon. Viceroy and Governor-General of India, 1899-1905. AV Medal (51mm, 102.80 g, 12h). Presentation Medal. By Allan Wyon. Dated 1899. LORD CURZON OF KEDELSTON C.M.S.I. C.M.I.E. VICEROY OF INDIA (star) LADY CURZON OF KEDELSTON (star) 1899 (star), Busts of Lord and Lady Curzon conjoined left; Lady Curzon wearing a jeweled choaker; ALLAN WYON SC. below bust of Lord Curzon / PRESENTED • BY • HIS • EXCELLENCY • THE • GOVERNOR • GENERAL, Curzon coat-of-arms with female supporters; A. WYON below. Puddester 899.1; BHM 3643; Eimer 1835. Choice EF, areas of light toning, proof-like surfaces, a few light hairlines, traces of uncertain inscription in India ink on edge. Extremely rare in gold. AGW 2.97 oz.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams.