The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals (Part II)

ENGLAND, Turning Circle, 1983 [struck 1986], an openwork silver medal by J. Maine [T. Fattorini] as a special issue for the British Art Medal Society, elliptical shapes within a circle, obv. hallmarked tf Birmingham 1985, edge impresed jm 1986 2, 60mm, 94.86g (Attwood 8; The Medal 2, p.15, and 7, p.74; Jones, CBM p.47, no.1; BM Acq. 1983-7, p.83, 153). Extremely fine and partially toned, extremely rare £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.

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Editon of 10, of which this is no.2; three of the 10 were designated proofs by the artist. The original medal was struck in an edition of 38 in bronze in 1983