Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Orphanages, YORKSHIRE, Hull Seamen’s and General Orphan Asylum (Est. 1865), a silver Founder’s Medal by Ottley, frontal elevation of the asylum, rev. legend in wreath, named (William Henry Cumpston), 46mm; Dr Barnardo’s Homes (Est. 1866), a silver Good Conduct and Length of Service medal by J.A. Restall, named (George Blackwell), hallmarked Birmingham 1925, 52mm (E 1889); Dr Barnardo’s Homes, a gold Good Conduct and Length of Service medalet, unsigned, named (Edith Darbyshire), no hallmarks, 22mm, 9ct, 6.02g; Dr Barnardo’s Homes, Inter-Homes Contests, a silver award medal, unsigned, named (F. Fowler), hallmarked v&t Birmingham 1933, 26mm [4]. Very fine and better, first rare; all except second with loop for suspension £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals from the Collection of James Spencer.

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