£20
George Frederick Handel(1685-1759) Centenary Commemoration, Crystal Palace Medal 1859.
Bust of Handel, I., wearing cap, shirt with open collar, coat, and mantle. Leg. GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL. On truncation, W.J.TAYLOR.LONDON.
Rev. Within a wreath of palm and olive, CENTENARY COMMEMORATION—--CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX.
Edge engraved H.G PERCY. PERFORMER.
Bronze 51mm by William Joseph Taylor (1802-85). The bust was based on the statue of Handel from Vauxhall Gardens.
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