WINDSOR. temp. Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. Cast Æ Oval Medal (54x65mm, 107.50 g, 12h). Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Death of John Harrison, inventor of the marine chronometer. Dually dated 1693 and 1776. As made.

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Lot: 994.
Closing Date: May 1 2024 10:00 ET

British Medals, Bronze

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WINDSOR. temp. Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. Cast Æ Oval Medal (54x65mm, 107.50 g, 12h). Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Death of John Harrison, inventor of the marine chronometer. Dually dated 1693 and 1776. John Harrison 1693 –1776, border of nine ovals on either side, bust of John Harrison right / Three wheels from a clock movement on a background of lines of latitude and longitude. Edge: WA/RE 10. See Royal Museums Greenwich Inv. MEC2676 (for another example, No. 14). Brown and bronze surfaces. As made. In original case of presentation Rare. Only one of only 15 examples struck.


Closing Date and Time: 1 May 2024 at 15:31:00 ET.

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