Description
John Rennie, engineer, his death, (1761-1821), AE medal 1821 (63.5mm.), by William Bain. Bare head l. Rev. within a wreath, his engineering projects listed. (BHM.1162). Virtually mint state.
Ex Morton and Eden (2 July 2015) lot 350 (part); Ex Glendining Auction (22 November 1989) lot 316 (part) and Ex O’Byrne collection, Christie’s (July, 1962).
The original drawing by George Rennie, used by Bain for the medal’s obverse, and a note relating to it, are illustrated by D. Fearon, Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals, 1984, pp.20-21.
