Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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GREAT BRITAIN. Lifesaving Silver Award Medal, 1839. CHOICE UNCIRCULATED.
Eimer-1333. Diameter: 73mm; Weight: 179.48 gms. By W. Wyon. Engraved and awarded to Lieut. David Rymer, R. N., June 20, 1838. Obverse: Leucothoe offers her scarf while hovering above Ulysses, who clings to the mast of a sinking ship; Reverse: OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in three lines within wreath. Edge: "LIEUTt DAVID RYMER, R. N. 20th JUNE, 1838." A VERY RARE and highly attractive award medal, this piece exhibits mostly blast white surfaces that have been frosted and glazed, though some golden toning does accentuate the obverse devices rather alluringly. Includes original case of issue, with gilt inlay reading "PRESENTED / BY / LLOYDS."
Estimate: $700 - $1000
Eimer-1333. Diameter: 73mm; Weight: 179.48 gms. By W. Wyon. Engraved and awarded to Lieut. David Rymer, R. N., June 20, 1838. Obverse: Leucothoe offers her scarf while hovering above Ulysses, who clings to the mast of a sinking ship; Reverse: OB / CIVES / SERVATOS in three lines within wreath. Edge: "LIEUTt DAVID RYMER, R. N. 20th JUNE, 1838." A VERY RARE and highly attractive award medal, this piece exhibits mostly blast white surfaces that have been frosted and glazed, though some golden toning does accentuate the obverse devices rather alluringly. Includes original case of issue, with gilt inlay reading "PRESENTED / BY / LLOYDS."
Estimate: $700 - $1000