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FRANCE, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1855, a silver Médaille de 1ère Classe award by A.D. Barre, bust of Napoleon III right, rev. crowned arms on mantle surrounded by shields of the participating nations, cartouche below, named (John Sykes & Fils, Huddersfield, Angleterre), 60mm (Divo 234; cf. DNW 105, 1144). Virtually as struck; in official red gilt-blocked case of issue £100-150

Provenance: R. Law Collection [from T. Capstick August 2011].

John Sykes & Sons, Turnbridge, Huddersfield, manufacturers of implements for the woollen trade, won a First Class award at the Expo