19th Century, Crystal Palace School of Art, Science and Literature, a silver award medal by T.R. Pinches, female figure opening symbolic doors, rev. named (Awarded to Jane Elizabeth, Lady Hume, for Painting in Oils, E. Wensley Russell, Master, Thirtieth Session, July 26th 1890), 64mm (Allen 1884/001[= Sale, lot 86]; cf. BHM 2549; cf. E 1487). Mint state and most attractively toned; in original maroon fitted case of issue (£120-150)

Edwin Wensley Russell, RBA