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HANOVER. Sir Joseph Paxton, architect. 1803-1865. Æ Medal (63mm, 144.5 g, 12h). Crystal Palace Exhibition Opening. By L.C. Wyon. Dated 1854 (in Roman numerals). Bare head left; PAXTON to right / CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV, view of the Crystal Palace. Eimer 1486; BHM 2552. Some spotting. EF.
In addition to designing the Crystal Palace, Paxton also served as an MP and was a professional gardener. He is also famous for developing the Cavendish banana, named for William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, in whose greenhouses Paxton developed the variety. It is today the banana most commonly available in supermarkets around the world.
In addition to designing the Crystal Palace, Paxton also served as an MP and was a professional gardener. He is also famous for developing the Cavendish banana, named for William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire, in whose greenhouses Paxton developed the variety. It is today the banana most commonly available in supermarkets around the world.