Lot 895
A BRONZE MEDAL COMMEMORATING THE DEATH OF GEORGE CANNING.
Obverse bust of Canning l. with 'Canning' behind the bust, 'A.J. Stothard F.' and 'F.L. Chantrey RA. D.' below, reverse with a standing figure by a column 'Great Men' and the date of Canning's death 1827, 'Pubd. by S. Parker, London'. 62mm. (BHM 1303).
George Canning (1770-1827) a Tory politician who was Prime Minister for the last 188 days of his life.