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SUFFOLK, Framlingham, Framlingham College, an oval silver Goldsmith Medal, 1867, unsigned, façade of the College, rev. crest and motto above date, 28 x 22mm, 10.35g (cf. DNW 28, 812). Extremely fine and toned, rare; in maroon fitted case of issue by J. Henry Watherston, Jeweller, Goldsmith & Silversmith, 42 Old Bond St, London W £60-80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Educational Award Medals from the Collection formed by the late T.H. Watts.

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Framlingham College, originally named the Albert Memorial College in memory of Prince Albert, was founded in 1864 by public subscription under the patronage of Sir Edward Clarence Kerrison, 2nd Bt (1821-86), Conservative MP for Eye. The College opened in April 1865 and was built to accommodate 300 boys