Silver, Coins & Medals, and Silver from the estate of Lorna Rossi of Walter H Willson - 29th April 2009

Lot 582

Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life at Sea

Estimate £120 - £150 | Hammer £270

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Description

Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life at Sea, large silver medal, first type, by William Wyon, 1839, an un-issued specimen, Ulysseys, clinging to ship's mast, reaches up to Leucothoe, his rescuer, rev within wreath, OB CIVES SERVATOS, 73mm, in fitted case of issue. Choice and virtually mint state. Leucothoe, the White Sea Goddess, the sea-goddess, who as a sea-mew, helped Ulysses