Commemorative, Historical and Art Medals

The W.H. Medal, 1839, a copper award by T. Halliday, triptych of the theatre at Athens, Socrates in prison, and Demosthenes on sea-shore, rev. to encourage a steady perseverance in industry, courtesy and integrity, tablet numbered (112), 58mm (D & W 278/555); Death of James Morison, 1840, a white metal medal by T.R. Pinches, 67mm (BHM 1964; E 1341) [2]. First extremely fine and contained in original maroon leather folder [slightly distressed] complete with descriptive booklet, title page inscribed ‘Given to Daniel Jno. Love by Augustine Garviller, Dec. 25 1888’, second very fine £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Medals From the Collection of David Corrick.

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Provenance: First SCMB October 1980 (U 484). W.H. is believed to have been William Hallidry