$1,599
Alexander Davisson's Medal for the Battle of the Nile, Birmingham, England, 1798, designed by C. H. Kuchler and struck by Matthew Boulton in silver, the obverse with figure of Peace standing on rocky shoreline holding an oval medallion with a bust of Lord Nelson, the reverse with a view of the British fleet going into action, the edge with incuse legend "FROM ALEXR DAVISON, ESQR, ST JAMES' SQUARE = A TRIBUTE OF REGARD," with a pressed metal case, (obverse violet and rose toning, reverse bright), dia. 47.6 mm. Note: Davisson struck specimens of this medal in gold, silver, gilt copper, and copper. The silver medals were presented to lieutenants and warrant officers who took part in the Battle of the Nile.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-06-01
