20th Apr, 2011 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess)
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[M] ALEXANDER DAVISON'S MEDAL FOR THE NILE, 1ST...
ALEXANDER DAVISON'S MEDAL FOR THE NILE, 1ST AUGUST 1798
by C.H. Küchler in copper-gilt, impressed in sky T. WILLIAM / MID / H.M.S. MINOTAUR, and with the usual dedication from Davison around edge, later ribbon loop applied to top -- 1⅞in. (4.7cm.) diameter
Thomas Williams entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1794 and enjoyed a lively career, attained the rank of Commander in 1815 and retired on half pay a year later. He just qualified for the Naval General Service Medal before he died in 1849, and his example had clasps for Nile and St. Domingo.
by C.H. Küchler in copper-gilt, impressed in sky T. WILLIAM / MID / H.M.S. MINOTAUR, and with the usual dedication from Davison around edge, later ribbon loop applied to top -- 1⅞in. (4.7cm.) diameter
Thomas Williams entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1794 and enjoyed a lively career, attained the rank of Commander in 1815 and retired on half pay a year later. He just qualified for the Naval General Service Medal before he died in 1849, and his example had clasps for Nile and St. Domingo.
Sold for £372
Estimated at £400 - £600
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
ALEXANDER DAVISON'S MEDAL FOR THE NILE, 1ST AUGUST 1798
by C.H. Küchler in copper-gilt, impressed in sky T. WILLIAM / MID / H.M.S. MINOTAUR, and with the usual dedication from Davison around edge, later ribbon loop applied to top -- 1⅞in. (4.7cm.) diameter
Thomas Williams entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1794 and enjoyed a lively career, attained the rank of Commander in 1815 and retired on half pay a year later. He just qualified for the Naval General Service Medal before he died in 1849, and his example had clasps for Nile and St. Domingo.
by C.H. Küchler in copper-gilt, impressed in sky T. WILLIAM / MID / H.M.S. MINOTAUR, and with the usual dedication from Davison around edge, later ribbon loop applied to top -- 1⅞in. (4.7cm.) diameter
Thomas Williams entered the Navy as a midshipman in 1794 and enjoyed a lively career, attained the rank of Commander in 1815 and retired on half pay a year later. He just qualified for the Naval General Service Medal before he died in 1849, and his example had clasps for Nile and St. Domingo.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Princess), 20th Apr, 2011
