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70 - UNITED KINGDOM — The 1851 World’s Fair in London and the construction of the Crystal Palace in 1851, by Thomas Ottley.
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UNITED KINGDOM — The 1851 World’s Fair in London and the construction of the Crystal Palace in 1851, by Thomas Ottley. Obverse: “HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT.” Prince Albert’s bare head facing left, wearing a composite crown formed of a laurel branch on the left and an oak branch on the right, tied together at the base. Signed: OTTLEY, BIRM.M. Reverse: “THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION, IN LONDON, 1851. ,” with the exergue: “PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. / DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & CO / LENGTH 1,848 FEET. WIDTH 456 FEET / HEIGHT OF MAIN ROOF 66 FEET / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET / GLAZED AREA 900,000 FEET / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES / OF GROUND.” Perspective view of the Crystal Palace topped by several flags; below, a raised cartouche with a nine-line inscription detailing the building’s designers, builders, and dimensions. Material: Pewter. Diameter: 52 mm.
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