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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.