Lot
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| Large Chocolate Medal in the original box that was given to (these words are engraved into the edge of the medal) "Sir Stafford Northcote" who was "Deputy Commissioner of Juries". The medal is in high relief.
Obverse of the medal pictures the bust of Victoria and Albert with "Victoria D:G: Brit. Reg F:D: Albertus Princeps Conjux." Around the edge and "MDCCCLI" at the bottom. In small letters next to the year is "W. Wyon R.A." on the left and "Royal Mint." on the right. This is the same image as the obverse of the award medal.
Reverse: In the center is a seated bare breasted woman with a wreath being placed on her head by a winged woman. On the right is a woman who is wearing a crown with her hand on the shoulder of the seated woman. On the left is the head of a lion. Around the top edge is "Pulcher et Ille Labor Palma Decorare Laborem". At the bottom in small letters is "G. G. Adams". The box is unmarked.
Size: Medal is 2 1/2" diameter and 1/4" thick. The frame is 6" tall by 5 7/16" wide. Condition: The medal is Excellent. The box has many surface scratches. | $ 350 |
| "The Illustrated Exhibitor", a small magazine that describes in detail the different exhibits at the Crystal Palace. This issue is "No. 4", published on "June 28, 1851" and covers "The Queen in the Crystal Palace". 16 pages, numbered 61 to 76. Inside are "The Great Exhibition Building", "Machinery in the Crystal Palace", "Fine Arts in the Crystal Palace" and "The Ladies' Contribution to the Industrial Exhibition." There is an engraving of "M. Hector Horeau's design for the Great Industrial building" that was not used and other engravings. An interesting read for anyone who loves World's Fairs. Size: 6 7/16" wide by 9 5/8" high. Condition: Very Good, some stains and minor paper loss to edge. | $ 38 |
| Silver colored medal. Obverse: Right facing bust of "His Royal Highness Prince Albert." Reverse: Pictures a raised image of the Crystal Palace in the center. Around the top is "The Great Palace for the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations, Originated by, H. R. H. Prince Albert. London 1851". Below is "Length 1848F, Width 456F, Height 64F Exhibition Surface 21 Acres Contract for use £ 79800 if retained £ 150000", and in small letters "Designed by Jos Paxton Esq Frs". Size: 1 3/4" diameter by 1/8" thick rim. Condition: Extremely Fine with a little wear to the surface. | $ 61 |