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Ref: 1721

Royal Horticultural Society of Cornwall, prize medal 1832, specimen striking in bronze, by William Wyon


Obv: Two putti, one standing with cornucopiae of flowers, other kneeling with basket of fruit and vegetables, handling an apple, CARPENT TUA POMA NEPONTES around, date in exergue

Rev: ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF CORNWALL within floral wreath


Condition: about as struck, very rare, attractive; Diameter: 49mm

References: none found

Provenance: by direct descent from the Wyon family


Price £250

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