Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Sallins, Clongowes College, a silver medal by J. Woodhouse, frontal elevation of the college, exergue named (Ricardus Ingham, 1867), rev. standing robed figure of Mary, 34mm (Frazer p.204; Went, Heritage 119). About extremely fine, toned, rare; with ring for suspension (£50-70)

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

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Clongowes College, later known as Clongowes Wood College, was founded in 1814 by the Revd Peter Kenny, S.J. and is run by the Society of Jesus (The Jesuits). One of its most famous students was James Joyce