Coins, Tokens, Historical Medals, Cabinets & Books

Isle of Man International Exhibition of Industry, Science and Art, 1892, a gilt-bronze award medal by J.A. Restall, Britannia with trident, kneeling figure and implements of industry around, lighthouse and ship at left, rev. dolphins supporting tablet, named (Parker Bros, Drighlington, for excellence of Hop Ale), 57mm (Kelly 64; Allen Pt 5; cf. DNW 66, 1142). Extremely fine, rare; in black case of issue by J.A. Restall, Medallist, 2 St Martins place, Broad street, Birmingham £120-150

Parker Bros, of Drighlington, near Bradford, were one of the largest manufacturers of mineral water in the late 19th century. The original partnership was between Peter Theodore Parker (†7 February 1894) and Arthur Heber Parker, and the business continued under Arthur after his brother’s death. See also next lot