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Ref: 6607

Crystal Palace, Centenary of Handel’s Death 1857, bronze medal by Pinches, very rare.

 

 

Obv: capped bust of Handel left, HANDEL in right field

 

Rev: Fame seated plays a lyre


Condition: Good very fine, small reverse edge bruise at 10 o’clock; Diameter: 42mm

 

References: BHM 2598; Allen SY-1857/010; DW 134/257

 

Notes: Allen says that although undated, it is believed to be a musical award presented by the Sacred Harmonic Society

 

 

Price £75

 Crystal Palace, Centenary of Handel’s Death 1857, bronze medal by PinchesCrystal Palace, Centenary of Handel’s Death 1857, bronze medal by Pinches

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