British Historical Medals from Various Properties
Opening of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1854, a white metal medal by Pinches, standing muse opening doors to the Crystal Palace, flanked by lamb and Corinthian helmet, rev. view of the exhibition buildings, 42mm (Allen SY-1854/080; BHM 2549; E 1487b). Minor marks in reverse fields, otherwise extremely fine £200-£260