Baldwin & Sons
Auction 93 5 May 2015
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS, Medals by Subject, Music, Crystal Palace, Handel Centenary Commemorations, 1859, Miniature Cast Gold Medal, by Messers Pinches, but of Handel right, rev legend in wreath, 17mm, with integral suspension loop, and the lower half of a turned hardwood case (Allen SY-1859/001 RRR, not listed in this metal). Very fine and very rare.
Allen did not know of the medal in gold but stated that the bronze example he owned was a replica of SY-1859/010 and was possibly handed out to audiences. It is unlikely that gold medals would be given to audience members so perhaps this piece was intended for a VIP involved with the event.
Estimate: £120-150
Allen did not know of the medal in gold but stated that the bronze example he owned was a replica of SY-1859/010 and was possibly handed out to audiences. It is unlikely that gold medals would be given to audience members so perhaps this piece was intended for a VIP involved with the event.
Estimate: £120-150