Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 21 26 Sep 2018
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British Medals, Charles II, Coronation 1661, the 'DIXI CUSTODIAM' medal, silver, by Thomas Rawlins, crowned bust l., long hair over lace collar, wearing Garter Collar and George, CAROLVS II DG MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX, rev. Charles as a shepherd, his flock behind to left and right and at feet, DIXI CVSTODIAM – XXIII APRIL 1661; lettered edge, CORONATO PASTORE OVAT OVILE, 33.5mm. (MI.473/78; Eimer 220; Evelyn p.129, LVII), a beautiful medal, choice extremely fine with rich grey tone, very rare
*ex Superior Galleries, December 1987, lot 2356
ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams Auction, 25 March 1998, lot 50
The authorship of the 'DIXI CUSTODIAM' is still uncertain, and whilst attributed to Thomas Rawlins in most recent publications, Luke Syson, 'Designs on Posterity: Drawings for Medals', FIDEM 1992, British Art Medal Trust, 1994: p.230, 4e, clearly attributes it back to Thomas Simon.
(1200-1500 GBP)
*ex Superior Galleries, December 1987, lot 2356
ex Papillon Collection, Bonhams Auction, 25 March 1998, lot 50
The authorship of the 'DIXI CUSTODIAM' is still uncertain, and whilst attributed to Thomas Rawlins in most recent publications, Luke Syson, 'Designs on Posterity: Drawings for Medals', FIDEM 1992, British Art Medal Trust, 1994: p.230, 4e, clearly attributes it back to Thomas Simon.
(1200-1500 GBP)