Auction Catalogue

1 July 2008

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 2159

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1 July 2008

Hammer Price:
£210

19th Century, Manchester Mechanical and Industrial Exhibition, Pomona Palace, a silver award medal by Elkington, two standing robed females with implements of art and sciences, cityscape in background, rev. arms and supporters, named (Awarded to J.K. Broadbent for Steam Boilers and Apparatus, also General Joiner, 1875), 89mm (Allen Pt 4 [undated]; cf. DNW M4, 17). Two edge bruises and some minor rim nicks, otherwise about extremely fine and toned, a handsome medal, very rare in silver (£180-220)

Illustrations slightly reduced. This is believed to be the largest known British exhibition award medal in silver