Description: Duke of Wellington Large Copper Memorial Medal 1852 BHM 2489 Unusually, it is named on the edge - we cannot find mention of named medallions in the literature. The naming is similar to officially named campaign medals of the period. Maker: T R Pinches (Thomas Ryan, brother of John, and co-founder of the famous company) Material: Copper Diameter: 51mm Weight: 95g Obverse: A bust of the Duke of Wellington and wording ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON around the edge. maker's name T. R. PINCHES . LONDON Reverse: BORN/MAY.1.1769/DIED/SEPR.14.1853 within a laurel wreath. At lower edge PUBD BY J . MITCHELL . BOND ST Edge: ARTHUR FRANCIS BATH STAGES. Impressed in a similar font to the war medals of the time. This has been applied twice. There are records of an Arthur Francis (1835 - 63) - born in Bath, he was an apprentice Coach painter and is later listed as an Heraldic Artist. He died and is buried in Bath. Bath Stages, at this time, refers to the regular coach service operating between London and Bath. Further research is required. Please view our other listings to see similar items We are happy to combine postage for multiple purchases. Coll-world is the eBay trading name of Collectors World, Nottingham, the East Midlands Specialist Collectors Shop. We have been trading as a retail shop for over 20 years and value our reputation for fairness and reliability. Buy with confidence, and thank you for Viewing.
Price: 150 GBP
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
End Time: 2025-01-19T11:33:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: 40.25 GBP
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Period: 19th Century
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Composition: Copper
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modification Description: Named on edge
Region: British
Time Period: 19th Century
