temp. HANOVER. Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, engineer. 1769-1849. WM Medal (44mm, 23.22 g, 12h). Thames Tunnel Completed. By Davis. Dually dated 1824 and 1842.Electronic Auction 503 British Tokens, White Metal Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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temp. HANOVER. Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, engineer. 1769-1849. WM Medal (44mm, 23.22 g, 12h). Thames Tunnel Completed. By Davis. Dually dated 1824 and 1842. SIR ISAMBART MARC BRUNEL F R S &c, head left / View of the Thams Tunnel; above, ROTHERHITHE/ ENTRANCE; in exergue, THAMES TUNNEL 1200 FEET LONG/ COMMENCED 1824 COMPLETED 1842/ 70 FEET ELOW THIGH WATER/ COST £450000/ SIR I M BRUNEL ENGINEER. Eimer 1372; BHM 2084. Lustrous, a few light marks. Near EF. |