The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 471
Frances Teresa Stuart
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £90
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Description
Frances Teresa Stuart, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox (1647-1702), beauty at the Court of Charles II, portrait medal, c.1667, by John Roettier, a lead backed electrotype copy of the 19th century striking, bust left, loosely draped, her hair drawn up and with plain diadem, 70mm (MI 541/195; MI pl LV, 1). Good very fine and reproducing the usual flaws and rust marks.
See footnote to previous lot. The electrotype process was a product of the 1840's and this piece probably dates from that time.