Commemorative Medals, British Medals, Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723), architect, scientist and mathematician, an electrotype copy of the famous mid 18thC. portrait medal by Gottlieb (George) Daniel Gaab, bust l, rev. the West front of St Paul's Cathedral, VNVM PRO CVNCTIS FAMA LOQVATVR OPVS – INCEPT AD 1676, 102.5mm. (cf. MI.458/69; Eimer 497; Eidlitz 1073; JT pp.25-26), a handsome display item, very fine
The portrait is a reversal of the carved ivory relief bust by David Le Marchand (1674-1726), now in the National Portrait Gallery.
(80-100 GBP)