Auction Catalogue

4 October 2001

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient, Celtic, British and World Coins. Historical and Art Medals

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 1056

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4 October 2001

Hammer Price:
£25

Royal Horticultural Society, Banksian Medals (2), both in silver, after W. Wyon, bust of Sir Joseph Banks right, rev. legends, named (To Mr John Pinches for Acme Labels, London, 1903; To Mr R. Pinches for Horticultural Permanent Labels, Chelsea Show, 1905), both 38mm (BHM 1041; E 1138; MJP p.154) [2]. Extremely fine; interesting association pieces (£30-40)

Presumably the recipients are John and Robert Pinches, medallists with the family firm, John Pinches, who held the contract to make all medals for the Royal Horticultural Society at that time and well into the second half of the 20th century