The Christopher Foley, F.S.A., Collection Of Early English Medals - 16th October 2014
Lot 493
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678)
Estimate £450 - £550 | Hammer £480
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Description
The Murder of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey (1621-1678), silver medal, 1678, by George Bower, bust of Godfrey right, two hands strangling him with his cravat, rev., in a night landscape, Lawrence Hill on horseback supports the body of Godfrey whilst an accomplice walks in front, stars in sky, Primrose Hill beyond, EQVO CREDITE TVCRI, lettered edge, CERVICE FRACTA … 1678, 39.5mm (MI 577/24; Eimer 258a). Extremely fine with pleasing dark tone.
See footnote to lot 491.
Provenance: Spink Auction, 24 September, 2013 (lot 806); ex Seaby, 1978.