Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 48 24 Sep 2020
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Commemorative Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821 and Indian Chief's Presentation Medal, gilt-bronze, by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, laureate bust turned left, wearing mantle, rev. crown atop open wreath, legend around and within, GOD SAVE THE KING – CROWNED JULY XIX MDCCCXXI, Hanoverian horse below, 69.5mm. (BHM.1088; Eimer 1141; Jamieson fig 27), struck with a matt surface, slight edge bruise at 4 o'clock, and other minor marks, but good very fine and very rare when gilt
A delegation of at least three Indian Chiefs visited London in 1825, including Nicholas Vincent Tsaouenhohi (1769-1844), head Chief of the Hurons at Jeune Lorette 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, such as this
Whilst other examples of the medal appear from time to time, those in gilt are indeed very rare (see Baldwin's Auction 81, 10 May 2013, lot 3168)
(400-500 GBP)
A delegation of at least three Indian Chiefs visited London in 1825, including Nicholas Vincent Tsaouenhohi (1769-1844), head Chief of the Hurons at Jeune Lorette 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, such as this
Whilst other examples of the medal appear from time to time, those in gilt are indeed very rare (see Baldwin's Auction 81, 10 May 2013, lot 3168)
(400-500 GBP)