Blackburn Agricultural Society, an engraved silver award medal, unsigned, legend in wreath, rev. named (Presented to Wm. Feilden Esqre, MP, for the best Cultivated Farm, Septr. 24, 1840), 46mm. Extremely fine; set in a silver rim with glazed lunettes either side, integral clip and ring for suspension; in a modern green case £100-£150

Sir William Feilden, 1st Bt (1772-1850), cotton manufacturer, Witton Hall and Feniscowles, Blackburn; Liberal MP for Blackburn 1832-41, then Conservative MP for Blackburn 1841-7