HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (44m, 12h). Voyage of SS Great Britain From Bristol to London, 26 January 1845. Dually dated 1843 and 1845. THE GREAT BRITAIN, the steamship SS Great Britain right; in exergue, ship's specs in five lines, date of launch by Prince Albert, and builder / Twenty-two-line legend citing success of experimental voyage. BHM 2210; Eimer –. In NGC encapsulation 2683904-004, graded XF 45.
From the Anna Maria Island Collection. Ex Virgil Brand Collection (not in previous sales).