Lot Archive

Lot

№ 466

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22 February 1995

Hammer Price:
£55

Miscellaneous, An unusual private issue engraved medal in the shape of a Maltese cross, gilt-bronze, the centres bearing a harp encircled by a wreath, legend ‘Presented from Farnworth to J.W. for his services at F.M. on April 17th 1876’, clip and ring suspension, ribbon and three engraved clasps, extremely fine; together with Kent, M.K. K.M., Life Members’ enamel badges (2), and a Lawn Tennis Umpires Assoc. enamel badge, fine and better (4)

Doubtless further research (? at Farnworth, Lancs) would reveal the story behind the first piece; this only illustrated