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Auction: 18005 - British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 617

Great Exhibition 1851, bronze Prize medal, by W. and L. C. Wyon, heads of Victoria and Prince Albert left, rev. Industry, attended by Europe, Asia, Africa and America personified, Britannia kneeling in foreground, edge impressed f a schreiber. class xix, 77mm. (BHM 2462; Eimer 1456), slight rub, about extremely fine

F. A. Schreiber of Dresden was awarded the prize in the class of 'Tapestry, Lace and Embroidery' for his display of "scarfs in the ancient style; collars ruffles; and pocket handkerchiefs"

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