Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

19th Century, Channel Islands Exhibition, Jersey, 1871, Prize Medal, a silver award by W.J. Taylor, seated female figure of Industry on bales facing right, paddle-steamer at sea in background, rev. two shields in quatrefoil, edge named (C.D.B. Larbalestier, No. 10), 51mm (McCammon p.181; E 1616; Allen Pt 5; cf. DNW 39, 430). Mint state and attractively toned, very rare in silver (£120-150)

Provenance:
J.N. Spencer Collection, DNW Auction 74, 10 May 2007, lot 112