Christopher Eimer
Coins & Medals Bought and Sold est. 1971
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Medals
Reference:5670 Joseph Paxton: Opening of Crystal Palace, 1854
Large bust of Joseph Paxton to left. /
Six-line inscription.
By Leonard Charles Wyon.
White metal. 64.
Condition: Extremely Fine
Notes:
A rare medal, contained in its original fitted case of issue; with the label of T.R. Pinches & Co., 'Medallists by Appointment to the Crystal Palace Company'.
References:
BHM 2552A (addendum); Eimer 1486 (var.); Taylor 171 (var.); Allen SY 1854/130.