four oval portraits of women and men are shown on a white background
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ITALY Savoy-Sardinia, Victor Emmanuel II (1849–1861). Pair of silver and bronze medals, depicting Victor Emmanuel II’s visit to London, by B. Wyon, 1855, London. Obverse: VICTORIUS EMANUEL II REX SARDINIAE IN LONDINIUM A PRAESIDE CIVIBUSQUE RECEPTUS. Bareheaded head facing left; below, signature B. WYON SC. Rev. LIBERI LIBERIS GRATULANTUR SOCIIS. An allegory of the city of London, with turrets, and Britannia, seated and wearing a helmet, holding a trident, receiving Italy, with a shield bearing the coat of arms of Savoy. In the exergue: DEC. 4 – 1855 and a shield; signature B. WYON S. numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it W-ME51M7/2-2 and 2-1 – BHM 2567; Silver and bronze – 237.9 g and 249.3 g – 76.3 mm – 12 h From the private collection of the House of Savoy and of H.R.H. Princess Marie Gabrielle of Savoy, daughter of Humbert II. Only minimal hairline marks on the fields. Beautiful brown patina on the bronze specimen. Superb, in mint condition. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which will be implemented in national law from 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5 per cent VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, the successful bidder from the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot.
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