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. Cast iron fireback. Arched rectangular shape with stepped fillet edging. In in the arch, two mirrored putti holding a wreath from which hangs drapery, falling in two swags which pass through rings in each top corner of the plate and terminate in large t
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Lacquered bowl with case. Lacquered bowl with a silver rim inscribed 'The first Adventure of Capt John Benbo and gift to Richd Ridley 1687'. Given by Admiral John Benbow (1653-1702) to his brother in law. Contained in a circular wooden case.
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Medal commemorating the capture of the Morea and other successes, 1687. Medal commemorating the capture of the Morea and other successes, 1687. Obverse: View of Venice. Legend: 'VENETIA VRBIUM REGINA' (Venice queen of cities). Reverse: Column o
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Medal commemorating the capture of the Morea, 1687. Medal commemorating the capture of the Morea, 1687. Obverse: A bird's-eye view of Venice facing San Marco Piazetta. Legend: 'VENETIA VRBIUM REGINA.' (Venice, queen of cities.) Reverse: The
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Medal commemorating the occupation of the Morea and the capture of the Dardanelles, 1687. Medal commemorating the occupation of the Morea and the capture of the Dardanelles, 1687. Obverse: A fortified town besieged. Legend: 'VOTA URBIS ET ORBIS'
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Medal commemorating the Spanish wreck recovered, 1687. Medal commemorating the Spanish wreck recovered, 1687. Obverse: Busts conjoined (right) of James II and Mary. He, laureate, hair long, descending in several ringlets in front, wears scale armour and m
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Medal commemorating the Spanish wreck recovered, 1687. Medal commemorating the Spanish wreck recovered, 1687. Obverse: The Duke's bust (right), hair very long, lace cravat, armour with cloak and medal on ribbon. Legend: 'CHRISTOPHORVS . ALBEMARL
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Medal commemorating the victories over the Turks in Morea, 1687. Medal commemorating the victories over the Turks in Morea, 1687. Obverse: A fortified town besieged by land and sea. Legend: 'VOTA URBIS ET ORBIS.' (The vows of the city and the wo
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National Maritime Museum

Medal commemorating the victories over the Turks in Morea, 1687. Medal commemorating the victories over the Turks in Morea, 1687. Obverse: Winged lion of St Mark rampant, erect (left) sword with laurel branch twined round blade in right paw, a dolphin in
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Medal commemorating the victories over the Turks, 1687. Medal commemorating the victories over the Turks, 1687. Obverse: Two figures of Victory (angels), blowing trumpets (left and right), hold laurel wreaths over the medallion of the bust of the Doge Mor
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