25th Apr, 2023 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR)
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[M] A PAIR OF PINCHBECK-BRONZE MEDALS FOR RODNEY'S CAPTURE OF ST. EUSTATIUS, 1781
A PAIR OF PINCHBECK-BRONZE MEDALS FOR RODNEY'S CAPTURE OF ST. EUSTATIUS, 1781
unsigned, obverse with uniformed bust of Rodney right, in tricorn hat, reverse with Rodney's flagship attacking a Dutch ship which is on fire and inscribed RODNEY FOR EVER, pierced -- 33mm; the second smaller, obverse, uniformed bust of Rodney in tricorn hat, reverse, H.M.S. Sandwich in full sail to left, inscribed SANDWICH above -- 2.45mm.
(2)
Literature: Brown, Laurence, British Historical Medals 1760-1960, 3 vols., London 1980-1995, nos. 233, 237.
St. Eustatius was the centre for Dutch trade in the West Indies and whilst the harbour was protected by three Dutch warships, it sheltered more than a hundred merchant vessels, many of which traded munitions and other merchandise with the United States. H.M.S. Sandwich was Rodney’s flagship.
A PAIR OF PINCHBECK-BRONZE MEDALS FOR RODNEY'S CAPTURE OF ST. EUSTATIUS, 1781
unsigned, obverse with uniformed bust of Rodney right, in tricorn hat, reverse with Rodney's flagship attacking a Dutch ship which is on fire and inscribed RODNEY FOR EVER, pierced -- 33mm; the second smaller, obverse, uniformed bust of Rodney in tricorn hat, reverse, H.M.S. Sandwich in full sail to left, inscribed SANDWICH above -- 2.45mm.
(2)
Literature: Brown, Laurence, British Historical Medals 1760-1960, 3 vols., London 1980-1995, nos. 233, 237.
St. Eustatius was the centre for Dutch trade in the West Indies and whilst the harbour was protected by three Dutch warships, it sheltered more than a hundred merchant vessels, many of which traded munitions and other merchandise with the United States. H.M.S. Sandwich was Rodney’s flagship.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (GLADIATOR), 25th Apr, 2023
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