Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Worcestershire, Upton-on-Severn Industrial Exhibition, 1876, a silver award medal by G.R. Clarke for W.J. Taylor, helmeted head of Athena left, rev. floral wreath, edge named (Miss Younghusband, Section I, Class H.7), 48mm (Allen Pt 4). Tiny spot in obverse field, otherwise virtually mint state and deeply toned, extremely rare; in official maroon gilt-blocked case of issue by W.J. Taylor, Medallist, 70 Red Lion street, Holborn, London W.C. (£80-100)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Exhibition Medals in Gold and Silver from the Collection of James Spencer.

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The exhibition was first held in 1873