£140
S.S. 'GREAT BRITAIN' - SOUVENIR BRASS TOKEN + FANCY EMBOSSED PICTORIAL CARD OF THE STEAMER; 1843 small brass token (minor wear) depicting the S.S. Great Britain on one side and with lengthy dedication text on reverse (dated 19 July 1843 giving dimensions of ship and noted that she was launched in the presence of Prince Albert); plus attractive fancily embossed c.1843 card (glue remains on reverse; presumably ex a scrap book) with an uncoloured floral frame around a fine print of the ship by "J. Windsor" of London. Rare pair. [Ex Cavendish, June 2019; lot 2086 realised £340+BP.] [Ex Michael Manning.] (2 items) Cross Reference: MEDALS, EPHEMERA, TRANSATLANTIC MAIL
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