Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 22 27 Sep 2018
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
British Commemorative Medals, George III and Queen Charlotte, Royal Visit to Weymouth, silver medal, 1805, conjoined busts l., he in frock coat with ermine mantle, rev. crown within wreath, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE ROYAL VISIT, a ribband below to take the name 'WEYMOUTH', 39mm. (BHM.569, not recorded in silver), nearly extremely fine and exceedingly rare
Weymouth was George III's favourite holiday destination. He first came in 1789 with Queen Charlotte and their four eldest daughters. He returned in 1791 and then every year until 1805, excepting 1793 and 1803. Brown's footnote comments on some examples of the medal having, as on this specimen, the space for 'WEYMOUTH' left blank.
Estimate: (220-260 GBP)
Weymouth was George III's favourite holiday destination. He first came in 1789 with Queen Charlotte and their four eldest daughters. He returned in 1791 and then every year until 1805, excepting 1793 and 1803. Brown's footnote comments on some examples of the medal having, as on this specimen, the space for 'WEYMOUTH' left blank.
Estimate: (220-260 GBP)