Auction Catalogue

13 July 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 1454

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13 July 2011

Hammer Price:
£70

70th Birthday of William Gladstone, 1879, a silver medal by L.C. Wyon, bust right, rev. 29th december 1879 liverpool in wreath, 44mm (BHM 3054; E 1665); Resignation of William Gladstone as Prime Minister, 1885, a white metal medal by Barnett & Scott, 29mm (BHM 3185, not recorded in this metal); West Birmingham Liberal Association, 1892, a gilt and enamel badge by H. Jenkins & Sons, 47 x 31mm [3]. First extremely fine and attractively toned, second very fine and rare, pierced for wearing, last extremely fine £70-90

Provenance: *First bt J.M. Finlay [from H.F. Lomas April 2003]