 The Brigantine Cambrian (3). Presentation Medal to her Master, William Marshall, 1804. Silver. 62.3 mm. 594.5 gns. Milford-Haven 557. Choice Extremely Fine. Integral stem mount and swivel loop. Duty and silver marks, London date letter for 1806. Signed TM (Thomas Matthews?). Commemorating an action between the Cambrian of Boston and a stronger French cutter privateer on October 23, 1804. Presented by susbscribers to a print of the action.
Ex W.W.C. Wilson Collection (Wayte Raymond, November 16, 1925, lot 820); Wayte Raymond Estate.
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