CNG 109, Lot: 1091. Estimate $600. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Æ Medal (79.5mm, 249.0 g, 12h). Golden Jubilee. By A. Scharff. Dually dated 1837 and 1887. Jugate crowned busts of young and old Victoria left / Britania standing facing, holding sword and trident, in biga drawn by two lions being led by Genius, bearing torch; to left, Justice standing facing, head right, holding scales; to right, Prudence standing facing, head left, holding glove and mirror. BHM 3284; Eimer 1732. Superb EF, rich mahogany brown surfaces. Impressive.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Tony Teranova Collection (Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio 185, 7 August 2014), lot 1082.
From the consignor: Although this medal fell outside the collection of Croker pieces it was so impressive I decided to add it to my collection of the period. A simply outstanding piece that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.