Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Scotland, University of Edinburgh, an engraved gold award plaque for Practical Chemistry, Summer Session, 1854, rev. named (Second Prize Gained after four Written Competitions by Mr Thomas Jas. Walker, Presented by Allen Dalzell, MD, FRSC), hallmarked am&co Edinburgh, 65 x 41mm, 18ct, 25.88g. Brilliant and practically as struck, very rare and attractive, with scrolled border, integral loop and suspension ring; in fitted maroon velvet-lined case (£180-220)

Provenance:
DNW Auction 55, 8 October 2002, lot 588