1850 General Tom Thumb interesting Date find

theboz11

General Tom Thumb was a favorite of Queen Victoria and was called to be in her presence on at least three occasions. On his visit of 1846 a medal like this one was issued and is considered "R" Rare in British Historical medals. No reference can be found for a 1850 medal ever being struck, even though the General was performing at the Egyption Exhibition in London around that time. As you will note in the date picture this Date has been repunched from 46 to 50 on the original die. You can also see upper right shifted other overstamps that look like 1850. There is also no reference to these ever being in Gold Gilt. And interesting addition to my Victoria collection.

1850 General Tom Thumb Gold Gilt by Messer Allen & Moore
Victoria Regina on one side and General Tom Thumb on the reverse

4 gms, 22mm, Gold Gilt bronze

farthing

Neat medal!

DorkGirl

Very interesting. You have some of the most interesting metals. Thanks so much for sharing them.

theboz11

You're very welcome Becky, Some of these are so unique, I am forced to hunt them down

TwoKopeiki

Boz - awesome piece! What's the meaning of "15 lbs weight" at the bottom of the reverse? Just curious, since I have no idea who Gen. Thumb was...

farthing

It's his weight when he started to tour with P.T. Barnum as a child. His first meeting with Queen Victoria was when he was still young.

Wikipedia entry

TwoKopeiki

A-ha! Thanks farthing. Great information



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