Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Independent Order of Rechabites, c.1850, a white metal medal by J. Taylor, arms and supporters, reverse two indoor scenes; above, the orderly household seated and relaxed; below, the drunken father, crying mother and child, lives ruined by drink, O THAT MEN WERE WISE, THAT THEY DID CONSIDER, 49mm (BHM –). Practically as struck and set in a glazed and ornamented mount, with clip and ring for suspension; an attractive souvenir of the Temperance movement (£40-60)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Cresswell-Corfield Collection of Medals and Badges.

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The reverse type contrasts themes demonstrating the perils of drink