Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 21 26 Sep 2018
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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821 and Indian Chief Presentation medal [1825], large copper medal, by Rundell Bridge & Rundell, laureate bust l., wearing mantle (as Accession medal, see lots 650, 651 & 652), rev. crown atop open wreath, legend around and within, GOD SAVE THE KING – CROWNED JULY XIX MDCCCXXI, 69.5mm. (BHM.1088; Eimer 1141; Jamieson fig.27), extremely fine or virtually so
*bt. Christopher Eimer
Examples of the medal in gilt-copper were awarded during the visit of North American Chiefs to London in 1825. The delegation comprised at least three Indian Chiefs including Nicholas Vincent Tsaouenhohi (1769-1844), head Chief of the Hurons at Jeune Lorette from 1811 to his death in 1844 and the Chief of the Chippewa. They were introduced to the King by Major-General Sir Isaac Brock [Tecumseh] and General Carpenter. Jamieson (p.35) records that the King noticed the Chiefs wore the medals of George III and promptly ordered gold medals with his effigy. In fact the Chiefs received copper-gilt Coronation medals of this design. At least five treaties were signed during the reign of George IV, but there is no evidence of any actual 'Peace Medals' being either struck or presented.
(250-350 GBP)
*bt. Christopher Eimer
Examples of the medal in gilt-copper were awarded during the visit of North American Chiefs to London in 1825. The delegation comprised at least three Indian Chiefs including Nicholas Vincent Tsaouenhohi (1769-1844), head Chief of the Hurons at Jeune Lorette from 1811 to his death in 1844 and the Chief of the Chippewa. They were introduced to the King by Major-General Sir Isaac Brock [Tecumseh] and General Carpenter. Jamieson (p.35) records that the King noticed the Chiefs wore the medals of George III and promptly ordered gold medals with his effigy. In fact the Chiefs received copper-gilt Coronation medals of this design. At least five treaties were signed during the reign of George IV, but there is no evidence of any actual 'Peace Medals' being either struck or presented.
(250-350 GBP)