Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Scotland, Statue of Robert Burns at Irvine Unveiled, 1896, a white metal medal by J.P. MacGillivray, statue, rev. bust of Burns above legend, encircled by wreath of thistles, 52mm (Brodie 184, this piece); Burns Federation, an oval bronze award medal, unsigned, named (Presented by the G.J.B.B.C., won by C.M. Kennedy 1935), 38 x 25mm (Brodie 183, this piece) [2]. First pierced for suspension, lacquered in the past and with some rim knocks, otherwise good fine, very rare, second about extremely fine, with ring for suspension (£30-40)

Provenance:
N.G. Brodie Collection, DNW Auction 41, 3 June 1999, lots 183, 184