Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 bronze medallion, after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir F. Leighton, figure to centre representing the British Empire sits enthroned, with the sea in the background, resting one hand on the sword of Justice, and holding in the other the symbol of victorious rule. At the feet of the seated figure lies Mercury, the God of Commerce, the mainstay of our imperial strength, holding up in one hand a cup heaped with sold. Opposite to him sits the Genius of electricity and Steam Below, again, five shields banded together bear the names of the five parts of the globe, Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Australasia, over which the Empire extends, in red and gilt presentation case
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Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 bronze medallion, after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir F. Leighton, figure to centre representing the British Empire sits enthroned, with the sea in the background, resting one hand on the sword of Justice, and holding in the other the symbol of victorious rule. At the feet of the seated figure lies Mercury, the God of Commerce, the mainstay of our imperial strength, holding up in one hand a cup heaped with sold. Opposite to him sits the Genius of electricity and Steam Below, again, five shields banded together bear the names of the five parts of the globe, Europe, Asia, Africa, America, and Australasia, over which the Empire extends, in red and gilt presentation case
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 14th Sep, 2023
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items
Highlights will include a Norman Foster for Tecno - 'Nomos' table, a collection of Queen Elizabeth II Christmas cards, and a Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Trophy won by Damon Hill in 1997. The wine section will include another fine offering of Burgandy and Barolo.
Viewing
Wednesday 13th September - 10am till 5pm