British and World Historical Medals

Derbyshire [Archery Society], 1823, a silver medal by B. Wyon, bow, arrow and stag's head upon a target, rev. three classical figures, one of whom is being laureated, 53mm (BHM –; cf. DNW M7, 2087). Good extremely fine, very rare; with watch-type suspender £150-200

Provenance: E.W. Danson Collection.

Likely to have been intended as a prize awarded at an archery day held at Chatsworth on 28 August 1823, which has been recorded in a painting and subsequent print