Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Royal Events, Victoria, Golden Jubilee, 1887, silver medals (2), by A. Kirkwood, bust three-quarters left, rev. Athena and Jason by galley, edge impressed (Frederick A. Watson, Saint George’s Road School, Glasgow, 52mm (W & E 2226.2), and by J. Carter for the Borough of Lewes, edge impressed (Herbert H. Wells, Champion, Lewes Cyclists Club, 1887), 45mm (W & E 2051C.2; BHM 3237); Victoria, Diamond Jubilee, 1897, silver medals (2), by F. Bowcher for Spink, edge impressed (Presented to Mabel R. Chancellor for a Basket of Roses, June 24th 1897), hallmarked ims [J. Marshall Spink], London 1897, 51mm (W & E 3476B.5; BHM 3512), and unsigned [by W.O. Lewis] for the Borough of Kirkby Kendal, edge named (Marion Alice Wakefield), 39mm (W & E 3240C, not listed in silver) [4]. Very fine, last rare £80-100

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

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