Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 52 18 Nov 2020
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British Historical Medals, Channel Islands, Jersey, Victoria and Prince Albert, Visit to Jersey, silver medal, 1846, by J. Le Gallais, the couple, attended by the Governor, step on shore, a banner proclaims "VICTORIA HARBOUR", two lines of Maids of Honour throw flowers, rev. within oak wreath, legend in French in 11 lines, ... L'ARRIVÉE DE SA MAJESTÉ LA REINE VICTORIA..., 51mm. (BHM 2224, and supplement; Eimer 1410; McCammon p. 174, a), in maroon leather case of issue, a delightful image, choice mint state and extremely rare
John Le Gallais was a goldsmith, jeweller, watch and clockmaker of Broad Street, St Helier, Jersey. Initially he was in partnership with Thomas de Gruchy, but in 1846, the year of the visit, he acquired the whole business on de Gruchy's death. The Jerripedia website, in their "Biographies of silver makers", records that "his best-known product is a medallion struck to commemorate the royal visit of 1846".
(400-500 GBP)
John Le Gallais was a goldsmith, jeweller, watch and clockmaker of Broad Street, St Helier, Jersey. Initially he was in partnership with Thomas de Gruchy, but in 1846, the year of the visit, he acquired the whole business on de Gruchy's death. The Jerripedia website, in their "Biographies of silver makers", records that "his best-known product is a medallion struck to commemorate the royal visit of 1846".
(400-500 GBP)