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British, Leander Medals (2), a pair of silver award medals, unsigned, swimmer battling waves to reach the shelter of a turretted building from which a figure signals, reverses wreath, named (The Humphery Memorial Medal, Instituted in 1880 by the Misses C & J Humphery as a token of affection for their late Father, Hony. Teacher of Swimming to the Serpentine Club, to be swam for by all Bathers Annually in the Serpentine…won by Mr Wood, 1st Prize, July 28 1880/1st Prize won by M.M. Wood, Aug. 15 1883), both 45mm. [2]. Contact marks, fine to very fine, both toned; with clip, ring, original red, white and blue ribbons and clasps, contained in contemporary cases, one by W. Holmes, Medallist, 129 Cloudesley Road, Islington (£80-100)

The Serpentine Swimming Club, Hyde Park, London