Baldwin & Sons
Auction 81 10 May 2013
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COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS. BRITISH MEDALS. Sir Hans Sloane (1660-1752), physician, antiquarian and avid collector, cast Copper Medal, 1744, by J A Dassier, bust left in loose robe and cap, rev legend between floral and oak wreaths, PRÆSES SOCIETATIS REGIÆ LONDINIENSIS, 55mm (MI 589/234; Eimer 588; Eisler II, 295, 17). Good very fine.
In 1687 Sloane travelled to Jamaica as Physician to the Duke of Albemarle. Subsequently he was Secretary (1693) then President (1727) of the Royal Society and President (1719) of the College of Physicians. In 1753, a year after his death, his many collections became the foundation of the British Museum.
Estimate: £150-200
In 1687 Sloane travelled to Jamaica as Physician to the Duke of Albemarle. Subsequently he was Secretary (1693) then President (1727) of the Royal Society and President (1719) of the College of Physicians. In 1753, a year after his death, his many collections became the foundation of the British Museum.
Estimate: £150-200